French · Breton

Maël

Pronounced mah-ELShare

Meaning: Prince; chieftain; lord

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Maël is the French spelling of Breton Mael. Its leadership meaning comes from Breton, and the two dots guide the French pronunciation.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Maël comes from French and Breton.

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