Magnus

Meaning of Magnus

Magnus means "great" or "large." It's a name that suggests someone powerful and important.

Magnus has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Magnus

Magnus has cooled off, slipping to #765 in 2025, down from a peak of #720 in 2017.

Notable people named Magnus

• Magnus Carlsen
  Norwegian chess grandmaster
• Magnus Chase
  Fictional Rick Riordan character
• Magnus Samuelsson
  Swedish strongman competitor
• Magnus Scheving
  Icelandic actor, athlete
• Magnus Cort
  Danish professional cyclist

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Questions about the name Magnus

What does the name Magnus mean?

Magnus means magnus means "great" or "large." it's a name that suggests someone powerful and important, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

Magnus is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Magnus?

In 2025, Magnus ranked #765 for boys, down from #749 the year before.

When was Magnus most popular?

Magnus peaked at #720 in 2017.