Boy Name · Latin Origin
Magnus
Magnus means “Great”. It is a boy's name of Latin origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Magnus? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Great", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Maximus.
Magnus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Great
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Magnus to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Magnus as M·A·G·N·U·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Magnus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Magnus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Magnusa, Magnuse, Magnusy, Magnu.
- Nicknames: Mag and M.
- Middle names: Pair Magnus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Magnus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maximus, Mackenzie, Makenzie, Mckenzie, Maximo — full picks on the sibling names for Magnus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Magnus? Browse our names like Magnus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Magnus
What does the name Magnus mean?
Magnus means "Great" and is of Latin origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Magnus is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Magnus?
Magnus originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Magnus?
Magnus has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Magnus a boy's or girl's name?
Magnus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Magnus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Magnus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Magnus?
Names that share Magnus's sound and style include Maximus, Mackenzie, Makenzie, Mckenzie, Maximo.
What middle names pair well with Magnus?
Good middle-name fits for Magnus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Magnus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Magnus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Magnus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Magnus share its rhythm without rhyming — Maximus, Mackenzie, Makenzie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.