| Meaning | who is like God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mai-kel |
About Maikel
Maikel offers a distinctive twist on familiar territory, providing uniqueness through creative spelling while maintaining recognizable pronunciation. This approach gives parents the best of both worlds: the comfort of something known with the excitement of something special. The name projects strength and reliability, suggesting someone dependable and capable. Maikel's construction creates visual interest while remaining accessible and pronounceable. It works well across various cultural contexts, demonstrating versatility and broad appeal. The name carries masculine energy without aggression, confidence without arrogance. Parents selecting Maikel show willingness to embrace individuality while maintaining connection to naming traditions. The name ages well, transitioning smoothly from playful childhood through accomplished adulthood. Maikel suggests someone grounded yet distinctive, traditional yet individual, honoring both convention and creativity in perfect balance.
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" |