What is the origin of the name Maikel?

Maikel is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Maikel?

Maikel is currently ranked #3424 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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Maikel

MY-kel

Popularity

#3424

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

290

Peak Year

#34 in 2024

First Recorded

2000

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant of Michael, originating from the Hebrew name 'Mikha'el', meaning 'who is like God?'.

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Numerology

The Seeker

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Nicknames

Mike Maik

Spelling Variations

Michael Mikael Michele

Similar Names

Mitchell Miguel Michel Mikhael

Personality Traits

StrongReliableAmbitiousLeaderly

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