Mitch

♂ Boy

Pronounced MITCH /ˈmɪtʃ/High

Meaning: A short form of Mitchell — a medieval form of Michael, from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Low

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Mitch shortens Mitchell/Michael. Crisp, friendly, and warm.

Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA short form of Mitchell — a medieval form of Michael, from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'

U.S. rank (2024)#8097 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1961

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,564

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Mitch is a short form of Mitchell — a medieval form of Michael, from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'. A crisp, friendly name (said 'MITCH').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Mitchell is a medieval form of Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?' — Mitch is a friendly short form, crisp and warm (said 'MITCH').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Mitch — short form of Mitchell

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Mitchell— the source name

Mitchel— a kin spelling

Mike— a fellow Michael short form

Mickey— a sound-neighbor Michael-rooted boys name

What does the name Mitch mean?

Mitch shortens Mitchell/Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Mitch?

It's said MITCH /ˈmɪtʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Mitch a boy or girl name?

Mitch is a boy's name.

How popular is Mitch?

Mitch is a rare name in the U.S.