Boy
Magnus
great, greatest
About Magnus
There's an undeniable grandeur to this name that immediately captures attention and imagination. Latin in essence, it resonates with power and significance, literally suggesting greatness in every utterance. This choice suits families who want their child's name to inspire confidence and ambition from the very start. The strong consonants bookending the name create a sense of completeness and authority, while the central vowel sound opens it up, preventing any harshness. It maintains international appeal, recognized and pronounceable across numerous languages and cultures, making it ideal for globally-minded families. History buffs appreciate its connections to various notable figures throughout time, adding layers of cultural richness. Despite its commanding presence, the name never feels pompous or overwrought—it simply exudes quiet confidence. The nickname potential offers options for those wanting something more casual in everyday use, though many prefer the full form's impressive impact.
Popularity of the Name Magnus
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #959 | #482 | #654 | ||
| 2014 | #978 | #422 | #715 | ||
| 2015 | #856 | #371 | #512 | ||
| 2016 | #796 | #388 | #551 | ||
| 2017 | #719 | #350 | #472 | ||
| 2018 | #781 | #347 | #473 | ||
| 2019 | #781 | #360 | #830 | #479 | |
| 2020 | #801 | #320 | #448 | #653 | |
| 2021 | #730 | #305 | #326 | #440 | |
| 2022 | #774 | #310 | #503 | ||
| 2023 | #763 | #305 | #469 | #568 | |
| 2024 | #747 | #313 | #533 | ||
| 2025 | #765 | #358 | #459 | #585 | |
| 1997 | #843 | ||||
| 1998 | #675 | ||||
| 1999 | #640 | #875 | |||
| 2000 | #728 | #813 | |||
| 2001 | #656 | ||||
| 2002 | #792 | #898 | |||
| 2003 | #634 | #768 | |||
| 2004 | #697 | #829 | |||
| 2005 | #632 | ||||
| 2006 | #670 | #964 | |||
| 2007 | #519 | #818 | |||
| 2008 | #445 | #648 | |||
| 2009 | #573 | #808 | |||
| 2010 | #498 | #778 | |||
| 2011 | #559 | #825 | |||
| 2012 | #502 | #760 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Magnus
- Magnusson
- Magnusen
- Magno
- Magnussonne
- Magne
Names Similar to Magnus
Nicknames for Magnus
- Mag
- Mags
- Maggy
- MJ
Famous People Named Magnus
| Magnus Carlsen | Norwegian chess grandmaster |
| Magnus Uggla | Swedish musician |
| Magnus Hirschfeld | German physician and sexologist |
| Magnus Samuelsson | Swedish strongman and actor |
| Magnus Manske | German software developer and co-founder of Wikipedia |
| Magnus Larsson | Swedish professional tennis player |
| Magnus Graner | Swedish freestyle skier |
| Magnus Pyke | British scientist and television presenter |
| Magnus Wislander | Swedish handball player |
| Magnus Pääjärvi | Swedish ice hockey player |
| Magnus Høiberg | Norwegian DJ and record producer known as Cashmere Cat |
| Magnus Andersson | Swedish handball coach |
| Magnus Öström | Swedish jazz drummer |
| Magnus A. Gjoen | Norwegian contemporary artist |
| Magnus Gustafsson | Swedish former professional tennis player |
| Magnus Johansson | Swedish retired ice hockey player |
| Magnus Hedman | Swedish former football goalkeeper |
| Magnus Norman | Swedish tennis coach and former player |
Characters Named Magnus
| Magnus Chase | from "Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard" series by Rick Riordan |
| Magnus Bane | from "The Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare |
| Magnus the Rogue | from "Dragonlance" novels |
| Magnus Greel | from "Doctor Who" TV series |
| Magnus Burnsides | from "The Adventure Zone" podcast |
| Magnus Fossbakken | from "Home and Away" TV series |
| Magnus Wolfram | from "Strike Witches" anime |
| Magnus Armstrong | from "Campion" TV series |
| Magnus Hammersmith | from "The 39 Clues" book series |
| Magnus Dagon | from "The Wheel of Time" book series |
| Magnus Eisenhorn | from "Warhammer 40,000" novels |
| Magnus "Steps" Craig | from "The Bishop Files" book series by Kay Hooper |
| Magnus Aiylan | from "Elemental - The First" book series by Alexandra May |
| Magnus Honeytoast | from "The Land of Stories" book series by Chris Colfer |
| Magnus Pym | from "A Perfect Spy" novel by John le Carré |
| Magnus Eklund | from "This Is Our Land" film |
| Magnus Martinsson | from "The Brokenwood Mysteries" TV series |
| Magnus Eisengrim | from "Fifth Business" novel by Robertson Davies |
| Magnus McCullough | from "Magnus" novel by Sylvie Germain |