Mike vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Mike Rank #1,011

Nova Rank #1,180

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Mike or Nova more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Mike and Nova mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Mike and Nova boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.