Mykel

Updated: April 5, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Mykel is an ancient Hebrew name, an alternate form of Michael which is also Hebrew. This name has been used for both girls and boys, but it is primarily a boy’s name.

Meaning of the name Mykel

Hebrew: One Who Resembles God
African: Peaceful

Origin of the name Mykel

Hebrew

Symbolism of the name Mykel

Mykel is said to have psychic powers and carries on bringing others joy. He has a receptive personality and is easy to talk to, making him a natural for carrying the burdens of others. Mykel is also pragmatic, and practical, and can be stubborn at times.

Style of the name Mykel

Classic

Gender of the name Mykel

Mykel is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Mykel

Mi-kell

Number of syllables in the name Mykel

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Mykel

Mykel is creative and outgoing. He always looks for balance in creating something new. He enjoys self-expression and tends to be quite talkative. Mykel enjoys music and art as a creative outlet. Sometimes he gets bored easily and may jump rapidly from one project to another.

Alternative spellings for the name Mykel

Mykal
Maikel

Nicknames for the name Mykel

Myke
Kel
Mook
Kely
Mykie

Popularity of the name Mykel

Mykel came onto the popularity charts in 1975 and gained points quickly through the years. The peak of popularity was in 1990. It stayed steady at that height until around 2015 when it took a large dip in popularity and then went back up.