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Magnus

male

Meaning

"Great"

From Latin magnus meaning great, it is prominent in Scandinavian history and appears in royal and saintly name traditions.

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Popularity History of Magnus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#749Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#749

Magnus was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+15

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Magnus Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Magnus.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Magnus

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Magnus, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

23 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginLatin, Scandinavian
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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