Magnus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Magnus Name at a Glance

Name	Magnus
Meaning	Great/greatest. A name popular in Scandinavia during the Viking period. A number of Norse kings bore this name.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Magnus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Magnus means “Great/greatest. A name popular in Scandinavia during the Viking period. A number of Norse kings bore this name”. 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.

Magnus Name Origin

Our database records Magnus under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Magnus a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Magnus

When considering Magnus 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.