Mike
my-k
US Popularity:2187
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Native American
Meaning:Who is like God?; Little, small
Mike is a masculine name of Hebrew origin that means "who is like God?" Mike is the diminutive form of the more formal Michael, which appears in ancient religious scriptures as the name of an archangel. A lesser-known fact is that Mike is also a Greenlandic name for girls, stemming from Mikisoq and Mikivoq, meaning “little” and “small.” Classic and strong, you simply can’t go wrong with Mike.
Famous People Named Mike
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Mike PenceUnited States Vice President
- Mike SchmidtBaseball Player
- Mike TysonBoxer
How Popular Is The Name Mike?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mike is currently #2411 on The Bump
Boy:Mike is currently #1358 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mike is currently #2187 in U.S. births
Boy:Mike is currently #1050 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Mike, July 2008
Behind the Name, Michael, December 2024
Name Doctor, Mike
Name Doctor, Mike (1)
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