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Maybell

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Pronounced MAY-bel /ˈmeɪ.bɛl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Maybelle, joining May — the month and a pet form of Mary — to French belle, 'beautiful'. It is also read as a respelling of Mabel, from Latin amabilis, 'lovable'.Low

In 30 seconds: Maybell joins May to belle, 'beautiful' — and doubles as a spin on Mabel, 'lovable' (said 'MAY-bel').
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningA spelling of Maybelle, joining May — the month and a pet form of Mary — to French belle, 'beautiful'. It is also read as a respelling of Mabel, from Latin amabilis, 'lovable'.
U.S. rank (2024)#14602 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,207

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918822024

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

Maybell is a spelling of Maybelle: May — both the month and an old pet form of Mary — joined to French belle, 'beautiful'. Many families read it instead as a variant of Mabel, from Latin amabilis, 'lovable'. Both routes are live, which we note. It carries a strong early-American, front-porch feel (said 'MAY-bel').

It is rare in the U.S. today, though Mabel has been reviving. Rare, vintage, and sweet.

Did you know? Maybelle was a favorite of early twentieth-century America — think of country music matriarch Maybelle Carter — and it hovers between two roots: May plus 'beautiful', or a respelling of Mabel, 'lovable' (said 'MAY-bel').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Maybell — Maybelle variant; May + belle; Mabel 'lovable' route also live

Variations

MaybelleMabelMaebell

Nicknames

MayBelleMae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maybell mean?

Maybell joins May to French belle, 'beautiful'; it is also read as a spelling of Mabel, 'lovable'. Both routes are live, which we note.

How do you pronounce Maybell?

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

Is Maybell a boy or girl name?

Maybell is a girl's name.

How popular is Maybell?

Maybell is rare in the U.S. today; the related Mabel has been enjoying a revival.

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