Kilian vs Mael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kilian

Boy #1,052 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,052
Total SSA Count
209
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kili, Kill, Ian

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Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Cultural Roots

Breton French Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,060
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, El

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kilian Rank #1,052
Mael Rank #1,060

Kilian is more popular, ranked #1052 vs #1060 for Mael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kilian ___

  • Kilian James
  • Kilian Patrick
  • Kilian Sean
  • Kilian Finn
  • Kilian John
  • Kilian Thomas

Mael ___

  • Mael James
  • Mael Arthur
  • Mael Rowan
  • Mael Quinn
  • Mael Finn
  • Mael Remy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kilian

Declan Niall Fionn Ronan Siobhan

If you choose Mael

Gael Yann Nolwenn Enora Ronan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kilian or Mael more popular?

Kilian is more popular, ranked #1052 compared to Mael at #1060 in the United States.

What do Kilian and Mael mean?

Kilian means "little church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Kilian and Mael boy or girl names?

Kilian is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.

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