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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Who is like God?
- Origin
- Scandinavian (Danish/Norwegian variant of Michael/Mikael)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MIK-el
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
MIK-elIPA /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.
Names Like Mikkel
These names share Mikkel’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Mikkel mean?
Who is like God?. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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