Magnus

Magnus is a Latin/Scandinavian boy's name. A Latin name meaning "great". Has Scandinavian royal connections and a strong, powerful sound.

How popular is Magnus in the United States?

In 2024, 340 boys in the United States were named Magnus, making it the 749th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 978th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 354 births.

Records for Magnus go back to 1890, and 5,830 babies have been given the name since.

What Magnus means and where it comes from

A Latin name meaning "great". Has Scandinavian royal connections and a strong, powerful sound. Historical connections to royalty and saints.

Magnus is of Latin/Scandinavian origin, described as royal in style.

Is Magnus a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 340 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Magnus mean?

A Latin name meaning "great". Has Scandinavian royal connections and a strong, powerful sound.

Where does the name Magnus come from?

Magnus is of Latin/Scandinavian origin, and is usually described as royal in style.

How popular is Magnus in the United States?

In 2024, 340 boys in the United States were named Magnus, making it the 749th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Magnus a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 340 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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