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Mickel

♂ Boy

Pronounced MIK-uhl /ˈmɪk.əl/Medium

Meaning: A form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' - a rhetorical name affirming that none compares to God. Familiar and strong.Low

In 30 seconds: A form of Michael: Mickel means 'who is like God?' (said 'MIK-uhl'). Familiar and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' - a rhetorical name affirming that none compares to God. Familiar and strong.

U.S. rank (2023)#10416 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1957

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,955

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Mickel is a spelling of Michael ('who is like God?'), Hebrew at the root. It reads familiar and strong - rare in this form in the U.S. (said 'MIK-uhl').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Mickel is a form of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God?' - a timeless name affirming that none compares to God, here in a crisp spelling (said 'MIK-uhl').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Mickel — form of Michael 'who is like God?'

Variations

MichaelMikelMikkel

Nicknames

MickMickey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mickel mean?

Mickel is a form of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mickel?

It's said MIK-uhl /ˈmɪk.əl/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mickel a boy or girl name?

Mickel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mickel?

Mickel is extremely rare in the U.S.