Mick

At a Glance: Name: Mick – Meaning: who is like God? (as a nickname for Michael) – Origin: English/Irish (pet form of Michael, from Hebrew) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: MIK

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Mick began as an English and Irish pet form of Michael, so it carries the same Hebrew meaning: who is like God? If you like Michael but want something shorter, Mick gives you that meaning in a single syllable. Social Security records show it's been used as a name in its own right, not just a nickname, going back to 1915.

Meaning & Origin of Mick

Meaning: Who is like God? (as a nickname for Michael).

Origin: English/Irish (pet form of Michael, from Hebrew).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Mick

Phonetic: MIK   IPA: /mɪk/

Popularity of Mick

Mick's popularity peaked in 1957, when 39 boys were given the name and it ranked #1260 nationally. By 2024 it had dropped to #3652, with only 31 babies named Mick that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Mick mean?

Who is like God? (as a nickname for Michael). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mick)

How do you pronounce Mick?

Mick is pronounced MIK (IPA: /mɪk/).

Is Mick a popular name right now?

Mick peaked at #1260 in 1957 and is ranked #3652 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)

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