Elios vs Maelo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maelo

Boy #4,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chief, leader"

Origin: Breton-Celtic

Cultural Roots

Breton French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,563
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Mael

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elios Rank #4,591
Maelo Rank #4,563

Maelo is more popular, ranked #4563 vs #4591 for Elios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elios ___

  • Elios Luca
  • Elios Marco
  • Elios Rafael
  • Elios Felix
  • Elios Jules
  • Elios August

Maelo ___

  • Maelo James
  • Maelo River
  • Maelo Leon
  • Maelo Soren
  • Maelo Archer
  • Maelo Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elios

Luna Lyra Calista Cosimo Soleil

If you choose Maelo

Soren Lior Zara Cleo Ines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elios or Maelo more popular?

Maelo is more popular, ranked #4563 compared to Elios at #4591 in the United States.

What do Elios and Maelo mean?

Elios means "sun god" (Greek origin). Maelo means "prince, chief, leader" (Breton-Celtic origin).

Are Elios and Maelo boy or girl names?

Elios is primarily a boy name. Maelo is primarily a boy name.

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