Macsen
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Macsen: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2021.
Macsen is a Welsh name, derived from the Latin Maximus, meaning "the greatest." Its most famous bearer is Macsen Wledig—the Welsh name for Magnus Maximus, a Roman general who ruled as emperor of the Western Roman Empire in the 4th century and is celebrated in Welsh legend as a founder of several dynasties. While no major places are named directly for Macsen, the root Maximus appears in towns such as Maxstadt in France and the Roman fort names of Maxima. In Scotland, Macsen is often considered a fresh, modern variant of Maxwell or Max, and it has gained quiet popularity as a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with ancient gravitas and a touch of Celtic charm.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20213 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #7203 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2021
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y