Mickel
Pronunciation: [ m-IHK-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mickel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,761 babies have been named Mickel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mickel is past its peak , currently ranked #15,715 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,715
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Mickel is also used as a girl name, ranked #34173.
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About the Name Mickel
Mickel is a boy name .
Is Mickel a boy or girl name? Mickel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,715 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #34,173. Mickel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mickel is currently ranked #15,715 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mickel include Mic, Mick, Micky, Mickie, Miy, Miie, and Mickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mickel include Mickey, Mick . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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