Magnus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Magnus \mag-nus\ is pronounced MAG-ness. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "great". A royal name in Norway and Denmark; also a saint's name. The name was introduced from Scandinavia to Scotland.

Magnus has 3 variant forms: Magnes, Magnusson and Manus.

For more information, see also the related name Maxwell.

Baby names that sound like Magnus are Manzo and Minos.

Magnus is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Magnus. Click here to compare Magnus with related baby names.