Mitchell
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Who is like God
Origin: Hebrew/English
Popularity: Ranked #954 in 2025 with 245 babies born.
History: Mitchell is a medieval English form of Michael, from the Hebrew 'Mikhael,' meaning who is like God. It became a common English surname during the medieval period and transitioned into a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries in the United States and Australia. Mitchell has a confident, professional quality and has been used consistently in English-speaking countries throughout the modern era.
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Mitchell? About 1 in 13,586 babies born in 2025 were named Mitchell, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mitchell
What does the name Mitchell mean?
Mitchell means “Who is like God” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Mitchell?
Mitchell has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Who is like God”.
How popular is Mitchell?
Mitchell ranked #952 in 2025 — given to 245 babies that year.
When was Mitchell most popular?
Mitchell peaked in 1994 with 5,370 babies registered that year.
Is Mitchell a boy or girl name?
Mitchell is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mitchells in registered births are male.
Is the name Mitchell rising or falling in popularity?
Mitchell has fallen 226 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #726 in 2020 to #952 in 2025.
How long has Mitchell been recorded?
Mitchell appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.