Mikkel name meaning
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What does Mikkel mean?
Used mainly in Norwegian, Greenlandic, Old Norse, Danish, Swedish, Scandinavian, Finnish and Icelandic noteworthy, Mikkel means "Who is Like God? or Big, Great" has its origin in Old Norse and Hebrew is a gender-neutral name.
Mikkel is variant of Mikjáll. Mikjáll is Old Norse cognate of Michael. Mikkel is a variation of biblical and widespread Mikhail. Mikhail is form of Michael in Russian, English and Greek languages.
Mikhail's meaning is From the Name Michael, One of the Main Angels of Allah and Wish is rooted from Hebrew. Mikkel is form of Michael in German language.
How do I pronounce Mikkel?
The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Mikkel is MICK-ell. There should be emphasis on first MICK syllable while speaking. Some people pronounce it as m(ik)-kel.
Variants of Mikkel
Mikhael, Mekel, Mikhail, Mikjáll, Michael, Micael, Dumichel, Michaela, Micah, Mitchel, Aaronmichael, Michaelangel
How popular is the name Mikkel?
a popular name in Denmark with over 24106 new-borns have been given the name since 1985. At its zenith in 2002, 1257 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position.
Additionally, the name has been in the top 5 baby names 12 times Mikkel is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1947 and was able to reach the top 3000 names.
In 1984, it ranked 2824th when 29 boys were named Mikkel. Over 789 people have been named Mikkel in United States.
Mikkel is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1997 and peaked in 1997 when it ranked 1761st.
Also, Mikkel is a familiar name in Norway and Sweden. At least, 20000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 5647 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4994 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4605 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6278 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5143 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4604 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6334 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5777 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4885 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5061 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Facts
Mikkel in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 170 | 24 | 5 | 0 |
What numbers say about Mikkel?
You should understand not everyone has the same expectations and wishes out of life and themselves. Escaping or ignoring your problems won't make them go away. Break free from your comfort zone. Leave your own mark in the world. Use your mind and position to do great things you will be remembered for. You often doubt your skills and abilities because of people who tell you that you are not good enough.
Other names liked by would be parents that are similar to Mikkel
- Tatius - The boy name Tatius has origin in Greek and Latin. Tatius is Greek cognate of Tasso = I Arrange, I Put In Order
- Alert is German equivalent of Athalhart
- Kol is equivalent of Kolr in Swedish and Danish languages
- Gunveig - Used in Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish, Gunveig is used as a girl name. Gunveig is Swedish form of Gunnveig
- Patrek prevalently is used in Icelandic, Swedish and Danish is used as a boy name. Patrek is Icelandic cognate of Patrekur
Famous people named Mikkel
- Mikkel Warming, has been the mayor of the social area
- Mikkel Kessler, Danish former professional boxer
- Mikkel Bischoff, retired Danish footballer of Kenyan descent
- Mikkel Thygesen, Danish professional footballer
- Mikkel Jensen, retired Danish football player
- Mikkel Beck, Danish former football player
- Mikkel Andersen, Danish football goalkeeper
- Mikkel Rask, retired Danish professional football defender
- Mikkel Simons in Fruitvale Station as Actress
- Mikkel Bratt Silset in Sønner as Actor
- Mikkel S. Eriksen in Oz the Great and Powerful as Soundtrack
- Mikkel Gaup in Breaking the Waves as Actor
- Mikkel Bondesen in American Odyssey as Producer
- Mikkel Nørgaard in Kvinden i buret as Director
- Mikkel Arndt in movie Room 205 as Actor
- Mikkel Vadsholt played central character of Jens in 2016 crime and drama flick Bakerman.
Lists having Mikkel
- Biblical Baby Names
- Boys names beginning with M
- Girls names beginning with M
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Hebrew Baby Names
- Norse Baby Names
- Danish Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Popular Boy Names in Denmark (2015)
- Popular Girl Names in Denmark (2012)
- Baby Names that mean Great
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne