Mychal
Mychal is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mychal is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the classic biblical name Michael. Derived from the Hebrew phrase meaning 'who is like God?', it offers a unique visual twist on a timeless standard. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,007 babies in the United States have been named Mychal since 1880. It ranks #2875 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39 %)
- OR (12.2 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- GA (3.6 %)
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 | 94 |
| 1980-1990 | 874 |
| 1990-2000 | 577 |
| 2000-2010 | 270 |
| 2010-2019 | 161 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Mychal
- Mychal Thompson: Basketball player, Sports broadcaster
- Mychal Kendricks: Football player
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey
Fun facts
- Mychal was popularized in part by American basketball player Mychal Thompson in the 1970s and 1980s.
- It shares the same ancient root and meaning as the classic name Michael.