Cnut Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cnut Name at a Glance

Name	Cnut
Meaning	Name of a king.
Origin	Anglo-Saxon
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cnut Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cnut means “Name of a king”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cnut Name Origin

Our database records Cnut under Anglo-Saxon origin. Browse more Anglo-Saxon baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cnut a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cnut is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cnut

When considering Cnut for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.