Arik vs Maikel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maikel

Boy #3,425 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian Caribbean Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,425
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike, Maik

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arik Rank #3,318
Maikel Rank #3,425

Arik is more popular, ranked #3318 vs #3425 for Maikel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arik ___

  • Arik James
  • Arik Michael
  • Arik David
  • Arik Joseph
  • Arik Samuel
  • Arik Nathan

Maikel ___

  • Maikel James
  • Maikel John
  • Maikel Alexander
  • Maikel Leon
  • Maikel Cruz
  • Maikel David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arik

Miriam Hannah Ezra Noah Levi

If you choose Maikel

Rafael Stefan Bianca Isabel Nathan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arik or Maikel more popular?

Arik is more popular, ranked #3318 compared to Maikel at #3425 in the United States.

What do Arik and Maikel mean?

Arik means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Maikel means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arik and Maikel boy or girl names?

Arik is primarily a boy name. Maikel is primarily a boy name.

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