Maikel

The first name Maikel is a masculine name that carries the meaning "Who is like God?". This form is a Dutch variant of the biblical name Michael.

What does the name Maikel mean?

Maikel, a masculine first name, means "Who is like God?". It represents a Dutch version of the biblical name Michael. Besides the Netherlands, this name is also common in Germany and Spain. Another Dutch variant of Michael is Michiel. International alternatives include Michail (Greek, Russian), Michal (West Slavic), Michel (French), Michele (Italian), Miguel (Spanish, Portuguese), Mihály (Hungarian), Mikael (Scandinavian), and Mikkel (Danish, Norwegian).

Where does the name Maikel come from?

The name Maikel, as a variant of Michael, has its origin in the biblical name Mikha'el (Hebrew מִיכָאֵל mîkhā’el) and consists of the ancient Hebrew elements mî (who), kə (like), and ’el (God). The components in ancient Hebrew are: mî = who, kə = like, ’el = God. The languages in which this name appears are Dutch, Netherlandic, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Maikel?

Sound and pronunciation of Maikel: The name Maikel has a two-syllable, dynamic structure. It is pronounced as "Mai-kel" [ˈmaɪ̯kəl] and begins with an open diphthong that conveys a certain movement. The second syllable sounds soft and harmoniously fades out. The final consonant adds a slight accent, making Maikel sound modern and lively – clear, present, and self-assured.

When is the name day of Maikel?

The most significant name day for Maikel is celebrated on September 29.

Popularity

Maikel is among the popular first names in Germany. The name currently ranks 1,881st on the list of most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2008 at position 696. In the last ten years, Maikel has been given as a first name about 290 times, placing it 1,248th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,284th.

Nicknames & pet names

Maier / Maiglöckchen / Maik / Maike / Maiki / Maikäfer / Michel / Mike

Similar first names

Famous people

• Maikel Aerts (Dutch football player)
• Maikel Benner (Dutch baseball player)
• Maikel Chang (Cuban football player)
• Maikel Folch (Cuban baseball player)
• Maikel Hermann (football player from Germany)
• Maikel Jaliens (Dutch football player)
• Maikel Melero (motocross rider)
• Maikel Mesa (football player from Great Britain)
• Maikel Renfurm (Dutch football player)
• Maikel van der Vleuten (equestrian from the Netherlands)
• Maikel van der Werff (football player from the Netherlands)
• Maikel Verkoelen (Dutch footballer)