Macsen is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #396 in 2024 with 104 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 108 births ranking #377. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,980.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,671 boys born was named Macsen. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Macsen is a Welsh form of Maximus and carries the idea of greatness. It feels distinctive and rooted in Welsh tradition while still connecting to a familiar classical name family.
The name is best known in Welsh history and legend through Macsen Wledig, the Welsh form of the Roman emperor Magnus Maximus. That background gives it unusual depth for a name that still sounds fresh to many modern ears.