Mikkel

At a Glance: Name: Mikkel – Meaning: who is like God? – Origin: Scandinavian (Danish/Norwegian variant of Michael/Mikael) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MIK-el

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Mikkel is the Danish and Norwegian variant of Michael, and it carries the meaning "who is like God?" It's pronounced MIK-el (IPA /ˈmɪkəl/), and its Scandinavian roots give it a global, streamlined feel for parents drawn to pared-down international names. If you like Michael or Mikael but want something less common, this is the spelling to know.

Meaning & Origin of Mikkel

Meaning: Who is like god?.

Origin: Scandinavian (Danish/Norwegian variant of Michael/Mikael).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Mikkel

Phonetic: MIK-el   IPA: /ˈmɪkəl/

Popularity of Mikkel

Mikkel has stayed rare in U.S. records dating back to 1947, peaking at #2903 in 1984 with 16 babies given the name, and sitting at #6679 in 2024 with just 13.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1947–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Mikkel mean?

Who is like god?. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mikkel)

How do you pronounce Mikkel?

Mikkel is pronounced MIK-el (IPA: /ˈmɪkəl/).

Is Mikkel a popular name right now?

Mikkel peaked at #2903 in 1984 and is ranked #6679 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1947–2024.)

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