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Maybel

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Maybel Pronunciation

Maybel is pronounced MAY-bəl /ˈmeɪ.bəl/High

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

In 30 seconds: Lovable: Maybel spells Mabel — 'lovable, dear'. Sweet, vintage, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningMay-spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear, worthy of love'
U.S. rank (2024)#5528 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 349

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202318882024

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

History & Origin

Maybel is a May-spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear, worthy of love' (a medieval name revived in Victorian times). A sweet, vintage name; the May- styling personalizes it (with a nod to the month and the may-blossom).

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

Did you know? Mabel means 'lovable, dear' (Latin amabilis) — Maybel is a May- spelling, sweet and vintage (with the bright 'May' opening).
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Mabel — root etymology

Variations

MabelMaybelleMabelle

Nicknames

May

Themes & Styles

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If you like Maybel…

Mabel— the standard spelling
Maybelle— a fellow spelling
Laurel— echoes that soft -el sound
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Chapel— a fellow Latin choice

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Maybel?

Maybel is pronounced MAY-bəl (/ˈmeɪ.bəl/). Press play above to hear Maybel said aloud.

How do you say Maybel?

Maybel is said MAY-bəl (/ˈmeɪ.bəl/). Press play above to hear Maybel said aloud.

What does the name Maybel mean?

Maybel spells Mabel — Latin 'lovable, dear'.

Is Maybel a boy or girl name?

Maybel is a girl's name.

How popular is Maybel?

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

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