Mieczysław is a Polish masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is composed of two elements: miecz ("sword") andслав ("glory"). Thus, the name means "glorious in battle" or "famous for wielding a sword."
The name Mieczysław was popular among the nobility during the Middle Ages in Poland. It was often given to sons in hopes that they would grow up to be brave warriors and bring honor to their families. Some famous historical figures with this name include Mieczysław II the Tall, a 13th-century Duke of Kuyavia, and Mieczysław Woyciechowski, a 19th-century Polish writer and poet.
Today, Mieczysław is still used as a given name in Poland, but it has become less common compared to other Slavic names such as Wojciech or Kazimierz. Despite its decreasing popularity, the name Mieczysław remains an important part of Polish cultural heritage and history.
Between the years 1913 and 1921, there were a total of 96 babies named Mieczyslaw born in the United States each year. The number of births varied annually, with peaks occurring in 1914 (11 births) and 1917 (16 births), and lower numbers in years such as 1920 and 1921 (both with 8 births). This data illustrates the fluctuating popularity of this name during that decade.