Mychael
Mychael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mychael is a modern spelling variant of the classic masculine name Michael, which derives from Hebrew. It translates to the rhetorical question 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon creative spelling that peaked in usage during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,348 babies in the United States have been named Mychael since 1880. It ranks #3362 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64.5 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- MI (8.5 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
- CO (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 347 |
| 1990-2000 | 391 |
| 2000-2010 | 312 |
| 2010-2019 | 225 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Famous people named Mychael
- Mychael Danna: Composer, Musician
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey, Myke
Fun facts
- The replacement of 'i' with 'y' became a popular trend in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century to give traditional names a distinct look.
- It shares identical etymology with Michael, stemming from the ancient Hebrew name Mikha'el.