Mitchell
mih-CHEL
✦ Meaning
“English surname form of Michael, 'who is like God' in Hebrew. A patronymic name popularized in the 20th century as a given name.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #904 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Mitchell Robinson (basketball)
- Mitchell Shire (local government)
Similar Names
Cross-Cultural Notes
English surname origin, universally understood
People Also Ask
English surname form of Michael, 'who is like God' in Hebrew. A patronymic name popularized in the 20th century as a given name.
Mitchell is currently ranked #904 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.
Popular nicknames for Mitchell include Mitch, Mitchel.
Names that pair beautifully with Mitchell include Austin, Garrett.