Boris vs Macsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,374
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Borya

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boris Rank #3,374
Macsen Rank #3,540

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 vs #3540 for Macsen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boris ___

  • Boris Alexander
  • Boris Nikolai
  • Boris Ivan
  • Boris Dmitri
  • Boris Alexei
  • Boris Victor

Macsen ___

  • Macsen Rhys
  • Macsen Emrys
  • Macsen Owen
  • Macsen Caius
  • Macsen Aurelius
  • Macsen James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Macsen

Rhys Owain Caradoc Llywelyn Seren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Macsen more popular?

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 compared to Macsen at #3540 in the United States.

What do Boris and Macsen mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Macsen means "supreme, excellent" (Latin origin).

Are Boris and Macsen boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Macsen is primarily a boy name.

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