The nameMaëlan
Maëlan is a recent French boy's name built on Maël. It appeared in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Breton
Meaning
Maëlan is linked to Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
Origin
Breton, a recent creation.
History
The name has spread in France since the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Maëlan
Maëlan in France
181stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (310 births)
3,350babies named Maëlan in France since 1900
Maëlan was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,355 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Maëlan. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Maëlan in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 225 births a year on average, against 164 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlan mean?
Maëlan is linked to Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
What is the origin of the name Maëlan?
Breton, a recent creation.
Is Maëlan a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëlan is a boy's name.