The nameMaëlo
Maëlo is a recent French boy's name built on Maël. It appeared in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Breton
Meaning
Maëlo is linked to Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
Origin
Breton, a recent creation.
History
The name has spread in France in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Maëlo
Maëlo in France
355thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (205 births)
1,195babies named Maëlo in France since 1900
Maëlo was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 850 births over the decade, 71% of all recorded babies named Maëlo. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Maëlo in France were born before 2022, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 161 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlo mean?
Maëlo is linked to Maël, from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
What is the origin of the name Maëlo?
Breton, a recent creation.
Is Maëlo a girl's or a boy's name?
Maëlo is a boy's name.