Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Great, Large
Pronunciation: MAG-nuhs, /ˈmæɡ.nəs/, M AE G N AH S
Popularity Rank: #4,854
The name Magnus is of Latin origin and means 'great' or 'mighty'. It was borne by a number of early saints and rulers. Magnus is a strong and classic name that conveys power and strength.
The name Magnus is of Latin origin and means Great, Large. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Magnus is commonly found in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAG-nuhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmæɡ.nəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE G N AH S
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Magnus is recorded 12,143 times globally, ranking it as the 4,854th most common name worldwide.
Magnus is most prevalent in Sweden, with 6,908 occurrences, making it the 9th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Magnus is found among 1 in every 14 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #9 | 1 : 14 |
| Norway | #37 | 1 : 61 |
| Denmark | #127 | 1 : 89 |
| Nigeria | #1,752 | 1 : 1,895 |
| Germany | #1,373 | 1 : 809 |
| United Kingdom | #2,762 | 1 : 1,897 |
| United States of America | #7,670 | 1 : 6,304 |
| Finland | #633 | 1 : 495 |
| Brazil | #5,046 | 1 : 6,997 |
| South Africa | #9,879 | 1 : 20,569 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Magnus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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