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