Meaning: Great
The story
A Latin name that became established in Scandinavia through medieval kings. Its Roman meaning and Nordic naming history are both relevant, rather than competing origins.
Nicknames
- Mags
Spellings & variants
- Mogens
- Måns
- Manus
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Magnus comes from Latin and Norwegian.
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