Mael vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

✓ All Clear

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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Mael Rank #1,060

Jean Rank #1,141

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

Is Mael or Jean more popular?

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

What do Mael and Jean mean?

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

Are Mael and Jean boy or girl names?

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