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Mitchell
BoyEnglish, Hebrew· “form of Michael”
- Meaning
- form of Michael
- Origin
- English, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- MIH-chuhl
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #954
- US babies 2025
- 245
- Best rank
- #71 (1994)
- Peak year
- 1994
Meaning and origin of Mitchell
Mitchell is an English and Hebrew name that means “form of Michael”.
Mitchell comes from a medieval English form of Michael. Michael is Hebrew and is usually explained as a question, who is like God. The name took the spelling Michel in Norman French and became Mitchell in English, where it turned into a common surname. Mitchell became a popular first name in the United States in the mid-twentieth century. Famous bearers of the surname include the writer Margaret Mitchell and the musician Joni Mitchell. The name feels friendly and dependable. Mitch is the classic nickname, and it pairs well with both old and new middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Mitchel, Michal, Michell.
Popularity over time
Mitchell has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #71 in 1994, the same year it reached its highest count of 5,370 babies. In 2025, 245 babies were named Mitchell, and it ranked #954 nationally. That is 48% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #271 in 1920, #181 in 1950, #164 in 1980, #132 in 2000, #387 in 2010, and #954 in 2025. Of the 164,063 US boys named Mitchell since records began, 26% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 24,542 babies. Since 2010, 7,010 more have been named Mitchell.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Alec, Alex, Francisco, Sergio, and Darius.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mitchell ranked highest in Oklahoma, Michigan, and Missouri.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Mitchell over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Mitchell is usually pronounced MIH-chuhl, with two syllables. It has eight letters, starts with M and ends in “-ll”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Mitchel, Michal, and Michell.
Middle names for Mitchell
A few middle names that flow with Mitchell: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mitchell
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mitchell mean?
Mitchell is an English and Hebrew name that means “form of Michael”.
What is the origin of the name Mitchell?
Mitchell has English and Hebrew roots. Mitchell comes from a medieval English form of Michael.
Is Mitchell a popular name?
Yes. Mitchell ranked #954 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Mitchell a boy or girl name?
Mitchell is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Mitchell over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Mitchell?
Mitchell is usually pronounced MIH-chuhl. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings