Magnus vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magnus

Boy #751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Magnus Rank #751

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #751 for Magnus.

Is Magnus or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Magnus at #751 in the United States.

What do Magnus and Sam mean?

Magnus means "great" (Latin origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Magnus and Sam boy or girl names?

Magnus is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.