Adolf vs Mikel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #1,788 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God? (rhetorical — implying no one)"

Origin: Hebrew Mikha'el

Basque Norwegian Scandinavian Modern European

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Mikel Rank #1,788

Mikel is more popular, ranked #1788 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Mikel more popular?

Mikel is more popular, ranked #1788 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Mikel mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Mikel means "who is like God? (rhetorical — implying no one)" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin).

Are Adolf and Mikel boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Mikel is primarily a boy name.