Meik

The first name Meik carries the meaning "Who is like God?" and is a Germanized variant of Mike, the English short form of the biblical name Michael.

What does the name Meik mean?

Meik, as a boy's name, means "Who is like God?" and represents an adapted spelling of Mike, which is the English short form of the biblical Michael. A more common German form is Maik, while the variants Maic and Mayk also exist.

Where does the name Meik come from?

The name Meik has its origins as a short form of the biblical Michael, which is derived from the Hebrew Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל mîkhā’el). This breaks down into the ancient Hebrew elements mî (who), kə (like), and ’el (God). Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Meik?

The pronunciation of Meik is simple and intense. The name is pronounced clearly and with emphasis in a single syllable, with the sound in the phonetic transcription [maɪ̯k] forming a distinctive diphthong with a strong "k" ending. This pronunciation conveys a direct and present impression. Due to its brevity, Meik radiates modernity and conciseness. The name appears confident, factual, and youthful, with a clear, focused sound energy.

When is the name day of Meik?

The most significant name day for Meik falls on September 29, Michael's Day.

Popularity

Meik is a rather rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2007 at rank 1,124. In the last ten years, Meik has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it at 3,431st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,836th.

Nicknames & pet names

Meikel / Meki / Mickie

Similar first names

Maic

Famous people

• Meik Ehlert (football player from Germany)
• Meik Karwot (German football player)
• Meik Kevin Minnerop (motorcycle racer from Germany)
• Meik Kuta (football player from Germany)
• Meik Spieler (German footballer)