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Mick

♂ Boy

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 (2025)#4643 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,445

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119152025

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

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

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Mick Jagger (1943-)
    English singer and frontman of the Rolling Stones
  • ★Mick Fleetwood (1947-)
    British drummer and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac
  • ★Mick Foley (1965-)
    American retired professional wrestler and author
  • ★Mick Schumacher (1999-)
    German racing driver who has competed in Formula One

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

What does the name Mick mean?

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

How do you pronounce Mick?

It's said MIK /ˈmɪk/ — a single syllable.

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.

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