Mael vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Mael Rank #1,060

Adolf Rank #26,599

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Mael or Adolf more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Mael and Adolf mean?

Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Mael and Adolf boy or girl names?

Mael is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.