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The baby name Mitch is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /mɪtʃ/.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Pronunciation: /mɪtʃ/

What is the meaning of the name Mitch ?

The baby name Mitch is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /mɪtʃ/.

Mitch is in Origin.

Mitch is an English short form of Mitchell and, by extension, Michael. The line of descent runs from Hebrew Mikha’el (“Who is like God?” - a rhetorical question), through Greek Michaēl and Latin Michael, to Old French Michel and Middle English Michel/Mitchel, which yielded the surname-turned-given-name Mitchell. As a clipped, friendly hypocoristic, Mitch appears in records from the late 19th century and gained standalone use in the Anglophone world in the mid‑20th century.

Usage skews particularly American, where Mitch peaked in the late twentieth century and conveys a brisk, approachable tone. Related forms and variants include Mitchel (one‑L), Mitchell, and the international Michael family: Michel (French), Miguel (Spanish/Portuguese), Mikhail (Russian), Michał (Polish), Mícheál (Irish), and Micael (Scandinavian/Portuguese). Feminine counterparts are Michelle and Michaela. Common cognate nicknames include Mike, Mick, Mickey, and Misha, though Mitch itself functions as a complete, modern given name.

Mitch has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Mitch

Mitch McConnell Politician · Born 1942 · United States Mitch McConnell is a prominent American politician known for his long tenure as a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and his role as the Senate Majority Leader. He has been a key figure in shaping legislative priorities and judicial appointments in the United States. McConnell's influence in the Senate has been significant, particularly in matters related to tax reform and healthcare. Mitch Albom Musician · Born 1958 · United States Mitch Albom is an American author and musician, best known for his book 'Tuesdays with Morrie'. He has also written 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven' and 'For One More Day'. Besides writing, he has a background in music and journalism. Mitch Harris Musician · Born 1969 · United States Mitch Harris is a musician best known as the guitarist for the grindcore band Napalm Death. He joined the band in 1989 and has contributed to many of their albums, including 'Harmony Corruption' and 'Utopia Banished'. Originally from the United States, Harris has been a key figure in the extreme metal scene.
Mitch Ryder Musician · Born 1945 · United States Mitch Ryder is an American rock singer best known for hits like "Devil with a Blue Dress On," "Jenny Take a Ride!," and "Sock It to Me-Baby!" Born William Sherille Levise Jr. on February 26, 1945, he has recorded more than 25 albums over a career spanning more than four decades.

Mitch – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
PH 0 #49 48 5,607
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
PH Girls 0 #85 441 13,098
LT 0 #88 1 949
QA 0 #90 11 7,011
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
BN Girls 0 #97 10 5,459
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
OM 0 #107 10 6,215
KW 0 #117 5 5,216
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
AE 0 #163 15 10,220
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #213 8 4,970
MO Girls 0 #216 36 7,056
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
QA Girls 0 #219 98 15,378
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
NA Boys 0 #224 12 6,830
PS 0 #224 3 5,692
Belgium Boys 1997 #230 20 444
TW Boys 0 #230 12 7,111
KW Girls 0 #233 318 19,177
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
SG 0 #253 17 11,010
HR Boys 0 #255 5 3,997
TW Girls 0 #265 12 8,139
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
SA 0 #282 14 10,560
JP Boys 0 #284 14 7,909
JM Boys 0 #287 7 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #298 8 6,530
Canada Boys 2023 #304 6 2,601
JO Girls 0 #314 12 7,570
MY 0 #317 14 12,352
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
DK Boys 0 #327 6 7,401
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
PH Boys 0 #328 56 11,440
MU Boys 0 #336 22 8,477
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
OM Girls 0 #345 52 15,987
HK 0 #349 9 8,483
NL 0 #350 42 2,481
NL Boys 0 #351 997 5,873
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
Finland Girls 0 #376 16 1,368
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
France Boys 2019 #392 3 2,886
AE Girls 0 #392 162 20,968
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
ZA 0 #412 36 14,421
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
CR Boys 0 #435 53 10,188
MX 0 #438 8 8,339
SG Girls 0 #438 150 18,916
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
RU Boys 0 #492 14 12,621
GT Boys 0 #495 5 7,625
BH 0 #503 51 17,937
HK Boys 0 #503 25 12,905
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
SA Girls 0 #520 448 25,931
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
HK Girls 0 #524 92 16,104
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
IL Boys 0 #619 7 10,983
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
LB 0 #648 11 13,263
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
SG Boys 0 #654 44 17,960
CL Boys 0 #656 10 13,390
IT 0 #690 25 4,183
QA Boys 0 #691 17 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
KW Boys 0 #752 18 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
NG Girls 0 #775 12 15,093
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
Germany Boys 0 #815 138 5,697
Germany Girls 0 #828 11 4,949
PE Boys 0 #864 15 14,506
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #883 10 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #902 29 5,610
CO Boys 0 #906 15 15,656
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
OM Boys 0 #911 8 17,948
EG Boys 0 #920 6 15,035
MX Boys 0 #930 53 16,355
NG Boys 0 #936 16 16,906
MY Girls 0 #960 35 24,821
ZA Boys 0 #961 219 25,619
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,064 29 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,075 37 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,124 18 25,928
DZ 0 #1,141 36 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,152 32 17,781
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
TR 0 #1,247 8 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,294 178 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,391 56 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,547 68 28,008

Mitch is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium

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People also ask about Mitch

Mitch is predominantly a boy's name.
Mitch is a one syllable name, pronounced /mɪtʃ/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mitchell, Mitchel, Mitchie and Mitchy.
Yes — Mitch ranked #230 in Belgium in 1997, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Mitch ranks highest in Belgium (#230 in 1997).
Mitch's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #873 in 2014 to #883 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 4 notable people named Mitch are in our database, including Mitch McConnell (Politician), Mitch Albom (Musician), Mitch Harris (Musician).