← Return to Name Glossary
Male

Magnus

Name Meaning:

Late Latin name meaning "great." Borne by St. Magnus of Orkney and several Scandinavian kings.

Noteable Namesakes

Magnus Carlsen (Chess Grandmaster); Magnus Magnusson (TV Host); St. Magnus of Orkney; King Magnus (various Scandinavian monarchs)

Origin

Latin

Popularity

US: #699, UK: #270

Variations/Nicknames

Manus; Magne; Mac

Discover More Names

Polly
James
Nolan
Jimmy
Kelvin
Justine
Santino
Joseph
Evelyn

Because Every Decision Matters

Get access to a parenting friend with an IQ of 155
That’s smarter than 99.9% of people!*

*IQ estimate based on Maya’s performance on standardised tests such as the LSAT, GRE, and Bar Exam. 
Talk to Maya