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Mikell
Pronounced MY-kəl /ˈmaɪ.kəl/High
Meaning: -kell spelling of Michael/Mikel — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Mikell is a -kell spelling of Michael/Mikel — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' (the archangel Michael). A crisp, modern name; the -kell styling personalizes it (we note the unconventional spelling; nickname Mike or Kell).
It registers thinly beside Michael. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Mikell mean?
Mikell spells Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.
How do you pronounce Mikell?
It's said MY-kəl /ˈmaɪ.kəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Mikell a boy or girl name?
Mikell is a boy's name.
How popular is Mikell?
Mikell is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Michael is more common.