Magus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Magus \m(a)-gus\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "sorceror". The root of the word "magic". The three wise men, or kings, who visited the baby Jesus, are supposedly from a tribe of priests from ancient Iran, who were thought to have power of demons.

Baby names that sound like Magus are Maks, Max, Maxx, Maxy, Maxie and Maxey. Other similar baby names are Magnus and Manus.

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