Mael vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Mael Rank #1,060

Eugene Rank #871

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #1060 for Mael.

Is Mael or Eugene more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Mael at #1060 in the United States.

What do Mael and Eugene mean?

Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Mael and Eugene boy or girl names?

Mael is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.