Mykel
- Meaning
- Who is like God?
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What does Mykel mean?
Mykel means “Who is like God?”.
Mykel is a modern English spelling of Michael, the Hebrew name formed as the question who is like God? The question is traditionally understood rhetorically, expressing that no one is equal to God. It does not mean that a child is personally godlike or possesses divine qualities.
Michael’s scriptural history includes the archangel, which helped the name spread through Jewish and Christian traditions and into many languages. Mykel keeps that wider history while adopting a different Latin-letter form. Spanish Miguel, French Michel, and Basque Mikel are established regional relatives, each shaped by its own language. Mykel is better understood as a newer English-language spelling rather than as the standard form in any of those traditions. Families choosing Mykel are making a modern spelling choice within the larger Michael family.
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How popular is Mykel?
United States · 2025Explore how often Mykel is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #2,101 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Mykel
- 70 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 7.7% More than 2024
Mykel over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #2,101 | 70 |
| 2024 | Boys | #2,226 | 65 |
| 2023 | Boys | #1,843 | 87 |
| 2023 | Girls | #13,049 | 7 |
| 2022 | Boys | #1,822 | 89 |
| 2022 | Girls | #14,773 | 6 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,849 | 84 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,864 | 80 |
| 2020 | Girls | #16,782 | 5 |
| 2019 | Boys | #2,206 | 64 |
| 2019 | Girls | #12,092 | 8 |
| 2018 | Boys | #2,319 | 58 |
| 2018 | Girls | #15,090 | 6 |
| 2017 | Boys | #2,620 | 48 |
| 2017 | Girls | #15,364 | 6 |
| 2016 | Boys | #2,271 | 59 |
| 2016 | Girls | #18,038 | 5 |
| 2015 | Boys | #2,182 | 63 |
| 2015 | Girls | #14,034 | 7 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,838 | 81 |
| 2014 | Girls | #12,730 | 8 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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