Magnus is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #765 in 2025 with 337 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 354 births ranking #730. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,304.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 5,068 boys born was named Magnus. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Magnus is a strong old name that simply means great. It feels weighty and historical while still sounding strikingly clear today.
The name was used in late antiquity and medieval Europe and became especially prominent in Scandinavia through kings and saints. Its long history gives it a powerful, established character.