Mikel

Mikel is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “Who is like God.” In 2024 it was given to 91 boys in the United States.

Mikel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · French
Meaning
“Who is like God”

About the name Mikel

Mikel belongs to the Spanish and French tradition. Its meaning — “Who is like God” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mikel first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #513 in 1953, and in 2024 91 babies received the name — 11,476 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mikel in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#513 in 1953
Peak year
2004
Babies named Mikel in 2024
91
Total since 1880
11,476

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mikel mean?

Mikel means “Who is like God” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mikel a boy or girl name?

Mikel is a boy name. In 2024, 91 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mikel?

Mikel comes from the Spanish and French tradition.

How popular is the name Mikel?

Mikel first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #513 in 1953, and 91 babies were given the name in 2024.

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