What does the name Mike mean?

The name Mike means "Who is like God?".

What is the origin of the name Mike?

Mike is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 221 babies were named Mike in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Mike is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 221 →

All-Time Total: 202,819

Peak Year: 1960

Mike is a diminutive form of the name Michael, which comes from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning "Who is like God?"

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Girl names closely related to Mike

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Names with similar meaning to Mike

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Births per year in the United States

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