Mike vs Mikel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,788 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Hebrew Mikha'el

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Mike Rank #1,011

Mikel Rank #1,788

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1788 for Mikel.

Is Mike or Mikel more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Mikel at #1788 in the United States.

What do Mike and Mikel mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Mikel means "who is like God? (rhetorical — implying no one)" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin).

Are Mike and Mikel boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Mikel is primarily a boy name.