Mykel
Mykel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mykel is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. It carries the traditional meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it is used as a contemporary, creative alternative to the classic masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,444 babies in the United States have been named Mykel since 1880. It ranks #2179 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1460.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.1 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
- OH (11.2 %)
- FL (10.6 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 367 |
| 1990-2000 | 790 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,053 |
| 2010-2019 | 742 |
| 2020-2029 | 475 |
Famous people named Mykel
- Mykel Shannon Jenkins: Actor, Director
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey, Myke
Fun facts
- Mykel alters the traditional 'cha' in Michael to 'k' to explicitly reflect its English pronunciation.