Magnus
Boy name · Latin · pronounced MAG-nus
Verified name
What does Magnus mean?
Great
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 619 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 432 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Magne, Gus
Variant: Magne
Related: Maximum
Using Magnus across cultures
Traditional royal name in Norway and Sweden since the Middle Ages.
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