Jean vs Mael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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Jean Rank #1,141

Mael Rank #1,060

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #1141 for Jean.

Is Jean or Mael more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Jean and Mael mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Jean and Mael boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.