Cal vs Magnus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#671
Total SSA Count
408
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Magnus

Boy #751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Scottish Norwegian Swedish Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#751
Total SSA Count
340
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mags, Maggy

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cal Rank #671
Magnus Rank #751

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #751 for Magnus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cal ___

  • Cal James
  • Cal Thomas
  • Cal Edward
  • Cal William
  • Cal Henry
  • Cal Owen

Magnus ___

  • Magnus Erik
  • Magnus Karl
  • Magnus John
  • Magnus Oliver
  • Magnus Lars
  • Magnus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cal

Milo Jasper Leo Cora Nora

If you choose Magnus

Astrid Sigrid Leif Freya Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal or Magnus more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Magnus at #751 in the United States.

What do Cal and Magnus mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Magnus means "great" (Latin origin).

Are Cal and Magnus boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Magnus is primarily a boy name.

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