Mike vs Mirth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,011
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mikey

Playground Safety Score

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Mirth

Girl #69,003 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"merriment, joyful laughter"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,003
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Miri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mike Rank #1,011
Mirth Rank #69,003

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #69003 for Mirth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mike ___

  • Mike James
  • Mike Thomas
  • Mike Anthony
  • Mike David
  • Mike Ryan
  • Mike Lee

Mirth ___

  • Mirth Joy
  • Mirth Rose
  • Mirth Grace
  • Mirth Belle
  • Mirth Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mike

Danny Tommy Kevin Sarah Katie

If you choose Mirth

Solace Blythe Verity Merit Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mike or Mirth more popular?

Mike is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Mirth at #69003 in the United States.

What do Mike and Mirth mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Mirth means "merriment, joyful laughter" (Old English origin).

Are Mike and Mirth boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Mirth is primarily a girl name.

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