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The baby name Mycael is a Male name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈmaɪkəl/; common pronunciations: "MY-kəl" or "MY-kay-əl".

Mycael is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 23.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: IPA: /ˈmaɪkəl/; common pronunciations: "MY-kəl" or "MY-kay-əl"

What is the meaning of the name Mycael ?

The baby name Mycael is a Male name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈmaɪkəl/; common pronunciations: "MY-kəl" or "MY-kay-əl".

Mycael is Hebrew in Origin.

From Hebrew Mikha’el, a theophoric question meaning “Who is like God?” - a statement of divine incomparability. Through the Bible’s Archangel Michael, the name spread across Jewish and Christian Europe, becoming a medieval staple and a long‑running favorite in the English‑speaking world, especially the United States in the mid‑20th century.

Mycael is a modern creative spelling of Michael that preserves the same meaning while offering a distinctive look. Families pronounce it either MY-kəl (like Michael) or my-KAY-əl. Related forms include Micael, Mikael, Mikhail, Michel, Michele, and Mícheál; English respellings include Mykel and Mikal. Common diminutives are Mike and Mikey, with Mica or Cael used by preference. Usage of Mycael is rare but visible in contemporary U.S. baby‑name data. The name retains associations of protection and leadership from the archangel’s warrior role.

Mycael is a rare name. It doesn't appear in any of the major national birth registries we track; we found only 24 recorded uses across 5 countries. Expect very few children to share this name.

Mycael has the following similar or variant Names

Mycael – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
BR Boys 0 #733 19 12,213
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615

Mycael is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AO
BR
MU
PT

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People also ask about Mycael

Mycael is predominantly a boy's name, used for boys.
Mycael is a 23 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ˈmaɪkəl/; common pronunciations: "MY-kəl" or "MY-kay-əl".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Michael, Mikael, Micael, Mikhail, Miguel and Mikkel.
Across languages, Mycael has these equivalents: Miguel (Spanish/Portuguese), Mikhail (Russian), Michel (French), Michele (Italian), Mikael (Scandinavian), and 7 more.
Mycael is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Israel. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Israel and its diaspora communities.
Yes — Mycael is a rare name. We found 24 recorded uses of it as a first name across 5 countries, and it doesn't appear in any of the official national popularity rankings we track. If you choose Mycael, your child is unlikely to share it with anyone in their school year.