Magnus vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magnus

Boy #751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great"

Origin: Latin

Scandinavian Scottish Norwegian Swedish Danish

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Magnus Rank #751

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #751 for Magnus.

Is Magnus or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Magnus at #751 in the United States.

What do Magnus and Mac mean?

Magnus means "great" (Latin origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Magnus and Mac boy or girl names?

Magnus is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.