The nameMahel
Mahel is a boy's name, a variant of Maël.
- Boy's name
- Breton
Meaning
Like Maël, it comes from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
Origin
Breton.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Mahel
Mahel in France
1133rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (45 births)
830babies named Mahel in France since 1900
Mahel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 340 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Mahel. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Mahel in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 29 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahel mean?
Like Maël, it comes from the Breton mael, "prince, chief".
What is the origin of the name Mahel?
Breton.
Is Mahel a girl's or a boy's name?
Mahel is a boy's name.