Jon vs Magnus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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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Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Magnus Rank #751

Magnus is more popular, ranked #751 vs #893 for Jon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jon ___

  • Jon Michael
  • Jon Robert
  • Jon David
  • Jon Andrew
  • Jon Paul
  • Jon Thomas

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 Jon

Matt Chris Kate Sarah Tim

If you choose Magnus

Astrid Sigrid Leif Freya Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Magnus more popular?

Magnus is more popular, ranked #751 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Magnus mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Magnus means "great" (Latin origin).

Are Jon and Magnus boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Magnus is primarily a boy name.

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