Mikel

Meaning of Mikel

Mikel is a Basque form of Michael. It means "who is like God?"

Mikel has Basque roots — browse every Basque baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mikel

After ranking as high as #852 in 2000, Mikel has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Mikel

• Mikel Arteta
  Spanish football manager, Arsenal
• Mikel John Obi
  Nigerian professional footballer
• Mikel Erentxun
  Spanish singer-songwriter
• Mikel Zarrabeitia
  Spanish former cyclist
• Mikel Laboa
  Basque singer and songwriter

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Questions about the name Mikel

What does the name Mikel mean?

Mikel means mikel is a basque form of michael. it means "who is like god?", and it comes from Basque origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Mikel?

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

When was Mikel most popular?

Mikel peaked at #852 in 2000.