Mykell
Meaningwho is like God · English form of Michael
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,599 in 2004
12 babies were named Mykell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,662 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mykell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mykell, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mykell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMykell first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2004, when it reached #2,599.
- TrendMykell has slipped 2,662 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMykell is an English form of Michael, which means “who is like God”.
About the name Mykell
Mykell is a boy name of American origin meaning “who is like God”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Mykell for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 39 of those 39 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #2,599 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.8 | 361,446 boys |
| 1990s | 5.7 | 173,913 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 64,309 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 76,628 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 82,531 boys |
Other spellings of Mykell
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Mykell
What does the name Mykell mean?
Mykell means “who is like God” in English, as a form of Michael.
What is the origin of the name Mykell?
Mykell has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Mykell a boy or girl name?
Mykell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mykell?
Mykell ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#2,599).