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Mikkel
BoyMeaning of Mikkel: Hebrew: 'who is like God'
Mikkel is a boy's name most strongly associated with Danish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5300th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5300
17 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
906
First recorded 1947 · peak 2007
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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