Mike

Meaning of Mike

Mike is a shortened version of Michael, which means "Who is like God?"

Mike has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mike

After ranking as high as #597 in 2002, Mike has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Mike

• Michael Jordan
  Basketball player, Chicago Bulls legend
• Michael Jackson
  Pop singer, King of Pop
• Michael Phelps
  Olympic swimmer, multiple gold medalist
• Michael Bloomberg
  Businessman, former New York mayor
• Michael J. Fox
  Actor, Back to the Future

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Questions about the name Mike

What does the name Mike mean?

Mike means mike is a shortened version of michael, which means "who is like god?", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Mike a boy's or a girl's name?

Mike is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mike?

Mike did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Mike most popular?

Mike peaked at #597 in 2002.