The nameMaëlann
Maëlann is a recent unisex French name, derived from Maël.
- Unisex name
- Breton
Meaning
Like Maël, it is linked to the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
Origin
Breton, a modern creation.
History
First given in the early 1990s, Maëlann has been given steadily and is at its highest level today.
Popularity of the name Maëlann
Maëlann in France
Maëlann was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 345 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Maëlann. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Maëlann in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 52 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlann mean?
Like Maël, it is linked to the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
What is the origin of the name Maëlann?
Breton, a modern creation.
Is Maëlann a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëlann is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.