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Maelan

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-lun /ˈmaɪ.lən/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh/Breton — variously from mael, 'a prince/chief', hence 'little prince'; also read as a form of Milan; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A prince; a chief: Maelan is Welsh/Breton. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MY-lun').

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Origin LowWelsh, Breton

MeaningFrom the Welsh/Breton — variously from mael, 'a prince/chief', hence 'little prince'; also read as a form of Milan; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#11494 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Maelan comes from the Welsh/Breton — variously from mael, 'a prince/chief', hence 'little prince'; also read as a form of Milan (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MY-lun').

In the U.S. it appears in Breton and Hispanic families. Rare, a-prince at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Maelan comes from the Welsh/Breton mael, 'a prince/chief', hence 'little prince' — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MY-lun').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Maelan — Welsh/Breton; routes layered

Variations

MaelanMaelenMailan

Nicknames

Mael

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maelan mean?

Maelan is Welsh/Breton, from mael ('a prince/chief'), hence 'little prince'; also read as a form of Milan. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maelan?

It's said MY-lun /ˈmaɪ.lən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maelan a boy or girl name?

Maelan is a boy's name.

How popular is Maelan?

Maelan is a very rare name in the U.S.