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Magnus Meaning

    

What does Magnus mean?

The name Magnus is of Latin and Roman origin.

The meaning of Magnus is "great".

Magnus is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Mag-nus.

The Given Name Magnus

Embraced by many parents, the name Magnus, is one of warmth and dazzle.

An auspicious name, it is one that will be admired.

Alternate names include Mannuss.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Magnus Felix Ennodius, and Magnus Guomundsson.

Magnus Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 782 in baby name popularity for boys with 291 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 721 in baby name popularity for boys with 333 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

The trend's your friend. See how Magnus has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Magnus Name Popularity Page.

Magnus Related Names

Variants of the name Magnus include Mannuss.

The names Manus, Maunu, Mogens are all forms of Magnus.

Famous Magnuss

  • Magnus ~ Saint
  • Magnus Felix Ennodius ~ Saint
  • Magnus Guomundsson ~ Icelandic Prime Minister (1926)
  • Magnus I the Good ~ Norwegian King (1035-1047)
  • Magnus I the Strong ~ Swedish King (1125-1130)
  • Magnus II ~ Norwegian King (1066-1069), Swedish King (1160-1161)
  • Magnus III Barefoot ~ Norwegian King (1093-1103)
  • Magnus III Ladulas ~ Swedish King (1275-1290)
  • Magnus IV ~ Swedish King (1319-1364)
  • Magnus IV the Blind ~ Norwegian King (1130-1135)
  • Magnus Jernemyr ~ Handball Player
  • Magnus the Good ~ Danish King (1042-1047)
  • Magnus V ~ Norwegian King (1161-1184)
  • Magnus VI the Lawful ~ Norwegian King (1263-1280)
  • Magnus VII ~ Norwegian King (1319-1355)

Magnus Numerology

What will your new littleMagnus be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

Children named Magnus are often infatuated and lavish but most of all they are read more >>

Magnus Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Magnus in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Magnus.

Just for fun, see the name Magnus in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Magnus in Nautical Flags page.