The baby name Mykol is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-kol (IPA: /ˈmiːkɒl/).
Mykol is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Mykol is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-kol (IPA: /ˈmiːkɒl/).
Mykol is Hebrew in Origin.
Mykol is a streamlined Eastern European-influenced form of Michael, likely shaped by Lithuanian Mykolas and by transliteration practices around Ukrainian/Rusyn Mykhailo; in diaspora it appears as a clipped, phonetic spelling. The name ultimately stems from Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning "Who is like God?" - a rhetorical expression of humility and divine incomparability. Its clean, five-letter form suits contemporary naming styles while retaining deep biblical resonance.
Use of the root name spread across Christendom through the veneration of the Archangel Michael, borne by Byzantine emperors, rulers, and many saints. Mykol remains uncommon but recognizable in Slavic and Baltic communities. Related forms include Mykolas (Lithuanian), Mykhailo (Ukrainian), Mikhail (Russian), Mihail/Mihajlo (South Slavic), Michał (Polish), Michal (Czech/Slovak), Mikko (Finnish), Michel/Michele, Miguel, and Mícheál; common diminutives are Mike and Mik. Not to be confused with Mykola (Nicholas).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| United States | Boys | 2018 | #880 | 5 | 7,242 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #923 | 4 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,462 | 10 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Mykol is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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