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Maebel

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How to Pronounce Maebel

Pronounced MAY-bəl /ˈmeɪ.bəl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear; worthy of love'Medium

In 30 seconds: Lovable; dear: Maebel spells Mabel — 'lovable; dear'. Sweet, vintage, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear; worthy of love'
U.S. rank (2025)#8157 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 253
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maebel is a spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear; worthy of love'. A sweet, vintage name; the -ae- styling personalizes it (nicknames Mae, Belle).

It registers thinly beside Mabel. Rare in this spelling, lovable-and-dear at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Mabel means 'lovable, dear; worthy of love' (from Latin amabilis) — Maebel is a -ae- spelling, sweet and vintage (said 'MAY-bəl').
Overall data confidence 58%
Behind the Name — Mabel — root etymology

Variations

MabelMaybelleMabelle

Nicknames

Mae

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If you like Maebel…

Mabel— the standard spelling
Maybelle— a fellow spelling
Maybel— a fellow Latin choice
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maebel mean?

Maebel spells Mabel — Latin 'lovable, dear; worthy of love'.

How do you pronounce Maebel?

It's said MAY-bəl /ˈmeɪ.bəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maebel a boy or girl name?

Maebel is a girl's name.

How popular is Maebel?

Maebel is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Mabel is more common.

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