Maikel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMY-kel / /ˈmaɪ.kəl/Hebrew; Dutch
Meaning
Who is like God? (Hebrew); a variant of Michael (Dutch)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Maikel is derived from the name Michael, which means 'who is like God?' and has significant religious connotations in Judaism and Christianity. In Dutch culture, Maikel serves as a modern variant of Michael, reflecting the name's widespread popularity across various languages and cultures.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Michael
- Mikael
- Mikhail
International Variants
- Mikael (Swedish)
- Mikhail (Russian)
- Michele (Italian)
Famous people named Maikel
Maikel Franco — professional baseball player.
Maikel de Graaf — Dutch footballer.
Fictional characters named Maikel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maikel was first seen in the United States in 2000. Maikel has ranked as high as #1326 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Florida, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Maikel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maikel (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 34 |