Mael

Meaning of Mael

Mael means "prince" or "chieftain". It can also mean "chief".

Mael has Breton roots — browse every Breton baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mael

After ranking as high as #976 in 2023, Mael has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Mael

• Maël Garnier
  French professional footballer
• Maël Montagné
  French rugby union player
• Maël Lebrun
  French basketball player
• Maël Besson
  Swiss ice hockey player
• Maël Favre
  French ski mountaineer

Questions about the name Mael

What does the name Mael mean?

Mael means mael means "prince" or "chieftain". it can also mean "chief", and it comes from Breton origins.

Is Mael a boy's or a girl's name?

Mael is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mael?

Mael did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Mael most popular?

Mael peaked at #976 in 2023.