Mael
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Breton ◈ 2 syllables
"Prince or ruler with power."

From Breton

Mael means prince or chief — from the Breton/Welsh. Saint Mael IS one of Brittany's most important early saints. Mael IS the most authentically Breton Celtic name. One syllable of Brittany's-most-important-saint, the most authentic Breton, and Celtic prince-chief.

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Mael at a glance
MeaningPrince or ruler with power.
OriginBreton
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#2122
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Why parents love Mael
  • Saint Mael IS Brittany's most important early saint.
  • The most authentically Breton Celtic name.
  • One syllable with a powerful, Celtic sound: MAYL.
  • The meaning prince IS maximally royal.
  • The most directly Breton name.
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The vibe of Mael
princechiefBretonWelshSaint MaelBrittanyimportantauthenticCelticpowerfulroyal
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Origin & history of Mael
Breton/Welsh mael (prince/chief) → Mael
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Breton roots
Mael means prince from Breton. Saint Mael IS Brittany's most important early saint.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Breton; Saint Mael.
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Today
Mael remains a beloved choice, ranking #2122 in the US. 1,155 babies have been named Mael since 2002.
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How popular is Mael?
2023 peak year
Mael reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2023, 225 babies received the name (ranked #976). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2122), with about 100 babies given the name annually. Mael has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 1,155 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
225 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #976)
100 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,000 Total registrations
last 10 years
1,155 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #2,122) Moderate
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Mael
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Mael's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — prince leadership. People named Mael tend to be powerful, royal, and gifted at being the most authentic Breton prince.

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Most authentic Breton prince
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Saint-Mael
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Brittany-important
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Celtic-chief
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Powerful-royal
M4
A1
E5
L3
Sum: 13 → Life path 4
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Personality of Mael
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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