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Maikol

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-kəl /ˈmaɪ.kəl/Medium

Meaning: A Latina phonetic spelling of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Medium

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Maikol spells Michael — 'who is like God?'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MY-kəl').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA Latina phonetic spelling of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'
U.S. rank (2024)#6052 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 176

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maikol is a Latina phonetic spelling of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' (a rhetorical question asserting that none is like God), the name of the great archangel. A crisp, classic name; the Maikol spelling reflects how 'Michael' sounds in Spanish (said 'MY-kəl', like 'Michael'; nickname Maiki).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare in this spelling, who-is-like-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Michael means 'who is like God?' (Hebrew Mikha'el) — the great archangel — Maikol is a Latina phonetic spelling, crisp and modern (said 'MY-kəl', like 'Michael').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Michael — root etymology

Variations

MichaelMaicolMaikel

Nicknames

Mike

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If you like Maikol…

Michael— the standard spelling
Maicol— a fellow Latina spelling
Miguel— the Spanish form
Mykel— a companion phonetic spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maikol mean?

Maikol spells Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Maikol?

It's said MY-kəl /ˈmaɪ.kəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first (like 'Michael').

Is Maikol a boy or girl name?

Maikol is a boy's name.

How popular is Maikol?

Maikol is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Michael is more common.

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