Breton girl name
Maëlle Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Maëlle means prince, chief. The feminine form of the Breton name Maël, meaning prince or chief
Maëlle is the feminine form of Maël, the Breton name meaning prince or chief. It is in wide use in France and Brittany, where it has been a popular choice for girls since the 1990s. The name is short and bright, with the stress on the second syllable. It can be confused with Maëlys, but the two are independent creations from the same root. Maëlle fits well with other Breton names such as Enora and Katell and is easy to carry into other languages.
Variants of Maëlle
MaëleMaëlla
Maëlle popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Maëlle ranked #2,801 in the US (61 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maëlle mean?
Maëlle means "prince, chief". The feminine form of the Breton name Maël, meaning prince or chief.
How do you pronounce Maëlle?
Maëlle is pronounced mah-EL.
What is the origin of Maëlle?
Maëlle is of Breton origin. The feminine form of the Breton name Maël, meaning prince or chief.