| Meaning | who is like God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mai-kel |
About Maikel
Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is a significant decision, and one name that has maintained its charm through generations is Maikel. Derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means "Who is like God?" Maikel carries a sense of divinity and strength.
This name's versatility is one of its greatest strengths. It has variations like Michael, Michel, Mikael, Mikel, Mikhail, and Miguel, offering parents a range of options. Maikel also shares its meaning with Michael, symbolizing qualities like protection, holiness, and resilience.
Throughout history and in pop culture, there have been notable individuals named Maikel, from talented athletes like Maikel Franco to activists like Maikel Nabil Sanad. Additionally, the name has found its place in fictional worlds, gracing characters in TV series like "Moordvrouw" and "Flikken Maastricht."
Whether you opt for the full name Maikel or a cute nickname like Mike or Mikey, this name carries a timeless appeal. It's a name that has stood the test of time and will continue to do so, making it a beautiful choice for your baby boy.
Nicknames for Maikel
| Mai |
| Mike |
| Mick |
Famous People Named Maikel
| Maikel Nabil Sanad | Egyptian human rights activist |
| Maikel Cleto | Dominican former Major League Baseball pitcher |
| Maikel Galindo | Cuban-American professional soccer player |
| Maikel Reyes | Cuban-born Spanish handball player |
| Maikel van der Werff | Dutch professional soccer player |
| Maikel Scheffers | Dutch Paralympic wheelchair tennis player |
| Maikel Catarino | Brazilian professional volleyball player |
| Maikel López | Cuban professional boxer |
| Maikel Mesa | Spanish professional footballer |
| Maikel Kieftenbeld | Dutch professional footballer |
| Maikel Melamed | Cuban-born American filmmaker |
| Maikel Franco | Dominican professional baseball player |
| Maikel Kip | Dutch professional footballer |
| Maikel Aerts | Dutch former professional footballer |
| Maikel van der Vleuten | Dutch equestrian athlete |
| Maikel Chang | Cuban-American professional soccer player |
| Maikel Aguiar | Cuban professional boxer |
Characters Named Maikel
| Maikel Verkoelen | Character in the Dutch TV series "Moordvrouw" |
| Maikel Vermeulen | Character in the Belgian TV series "The Day" |
| Maikel Oort | Character in the Dutch TV series "Flikken Maastricht" |
| Maikel de Wind | Character in the Dutch TV series "Gewoon Hans" |
| Maikel de Ruyter | Character in the Dutch TV series "Rozengeur & Wodka Lime" |
| Maikel Govaarts | Character in the Dutch TV series "Celblok H" |
| Maikel Dijkgraaf | Character in the Dutch TV series "Malaika" |
| Maikel Franken | Character in the Dutch TV series "Van Speijk" |
| Maikel Roos | Character in the Dutch TV series "Baantjer" |
| Maikel Liefde | Character in the Dutch TV series "Combat" |
| Maikel Cohen | Character in the Dutch TV series "Russen" |
| Maikel Lammers | Character in the Dutch TV series "Zwarte Tulp" |
| Maikel De Rooij | Character in the Dutch TV series "Mannentester" |
| Maikel Emmerik | Character in the Dutch TV series "Kinderen geen bezwaar" |
| Maikel Aling | Character in the Dutch TV series "De 12 van Oldenheim" |
| Maikel Schreurs | Character in the Dutch TV series "Voetbalvrouwen" |
| Maikel de Haas | Character in the Dutch TV series "Costa!" |
| Maikel de Lange | Character in the Dutch TV series "Petticoat" |
| Maikel van den Boogaard | Character in the Dutch TV series "Levenslied" |
| Maikel Baggerman | Character in the Dutch TV series "Zeg 'ns Aaa" |