Mick

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Mick Pronunciation

Mick is pronounced MIK /ˈmɪk/High

Meaning: Pet form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — via Mickey; a crisp one-syllable nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Rock-and-roll cool in one syllable: Mick is the punchy short form of Michael — 'who is like God?' — forever linked to Mick Jagger. Snappy, charismatic, and unmistakable.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningPet form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — via Mickey; a crisp one-syllable name

U.S. rank (2024)#3652 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,423

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Mick is a pet form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — via Mickey. Crisp and charismatic, it stands alone thanks to icons like Mick Jagger and boxer-turned-trainer Mickey; in Ireland it's a familiar everyday short form.

It registers thinly as a standalone name. Archangel-rooted, snappy, and charismatic.

Did you know? Mick Jagger turned this short, sharp form of Michael into pure rock-star swagger — proof that one snappy syllable can carry a whole legend.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Mick — pet form background

Variations

MickeyMichaelMich

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If you like Mick…

Mickey— the fuller pet form

Michael— the formal name behind it

Nick— a fellow one-syllable nickname-name

Jack— another snappy classic short name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Mick?

Mick is pronounced MIK (/ˈmɪk/). Press play above to hear Mick said aloud.

How do you say Mick?

Mick is said MIK (/ˈmɪk/). Press play above to hear Mick said aloud.

What does the name Mick mean?

Mick is a pet form of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God?'.

Is Mick a boy or girl name?

Mick is a boy's name.

How popular is Mick?

Mick is a rare standalone name in the U.S.