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Emrys vs Mael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Cultural Roots

Breton French Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,060
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Emrys Rank #1,144
Mael Rank #1,060

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #1144 for Emrys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emrys or Mael more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Emrys at #1144 in the United States.

What do Emrys and Mael mean?

Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Emrys and Mael boy or girl names?

Emrys is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.

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