Mael vs Yohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Yohan

Boy #1,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan

Cultural Roots

French Korean German Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yo, Han

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mael Rank #1,060
Yohan Rank #1,159

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #1159 for Yohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mael ___

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

Yohan ___

  • Yohan Paul
  • Yohan Marc
  • Yohan Luc
  • Yohan Thomas
  • Yohan Ethan
  • Yohan Sébastien

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mael

Gael Yann Nolwenn Enora Ronan

If you choose Yohan

Théo Mathieu Camille Léa Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mael or Yohan more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Yohan at #1159 in the United States.

What do Mael and Yohan mean?

Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin). Yohan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan origin).

Are Mael and Yohan boy or girl names?

Mael is primarily a boy name. Yohan is primarily a boy name.

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