Macsen

Welsh variation of Maximus, Latin

"greatest"

Macsen Origin and Meaning

The name Macsen is a boy's name of Welsh origin meaning "greatest".

Macsen may sound like a modern invention, cousin to Jackson and Maxon, but it's a longtime Welsh variation of Maximus with evocative roots in legend. Macsen Wledig is another name for the Roman emperor Magnus Maximus, was played an important role in Welsh history and was further immortalized in a poem celebrating his dream about his lover Elen. Macsen also appears in Arthurian legend.

Macsen Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 505 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Macsen

• 505 Nameberry 2025
• 377 England 2023

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Famous People Named Macsen

• Macsen Wledig Welsh name of Magnus Maximus, Western Roman Emperor
• Macsen Lintz American actor