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Maelle
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Pronounced mah-EL /mɑˈɛl/Medium
Meaning: A feminine of Mael — from the Breton mael, 'a chief; a prince; a lord'Low
In 30 seconds: A chief; a prince: Maelle is Breton/French. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-EL').
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MeaningA feminine of Mael — from the Breton mael, 'a chief; a prince; a lord'
U.S. rank (2025)#2801 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 536
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Maelle is a feminine of Mael — from the Breton mael, 'a chief; a prince; a lord'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-EL').
In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, a-chief-and-prince at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Maelle is a feminine of Mael, from the Breton mael, 'a chief; a prince; a lord' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-EL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Maelle — Breton etymology
Variations
MaelaMaelaMaelys
Nicknames
Mae
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Maelle mean?
Maelle is Breton/French (a feminine of Mael) for 'a chief; a prince; a lord'.
How do you pronounce Maelle?
It's said mah-EL /mɑˈɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Maelle a boy or girl name?
Maelle is a girl's name.
How popular is Maelle?
Maelle is a very rare name in the U.S.