The nameMayeul
Mayeul is an old French boy's name, that of a great abbot of Cluny. It has been coming back in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Mayeul comes from the Latin Maiolus, of debated meaning, perhaps linked to maius, "May".
Origin
Latin. Saint Majolus (Mayeul) was abbot of Cluny in the 10th century and made the abbey one of the most powerful in Europe.
History
Found since the early 20th century but rare until the 1990s, Mayeul has grown since, mostly in Catholic families.
Popularity of the name Mayeul
Mayeul in France
Mayeul was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 965 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Mayeul. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Mayeul in France were born before 2011, 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 99 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mayeul mean?
Mayeul comes from the Latin Maiolus, of debated meaning, perhaps linked to maius, "May".
What is the origin of the name Mayeul?
Latin. Saint Majolus (Mayeul) was abbot of Cluny in the 10th century and made the abbey one of the most powerful in Europe.
Is Mayeul a girl's or a boy's name?
Mayeul is a boy's name.