Mike - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Mike \m(i)-

is pronounced myk. It is of English origin. Short form of Michael and Micah, often used as an independent name. The nicknames Mick and Mickey are considered to be particularly Irish. See also Mischa.

Mike has 2 variant forms: Mickey and Mick.

For more information, see also the related name Misha.

Baby names that sound like Mike are Mikey, Miky, Miko and Miki.

Mike is a very common first name for men (#105 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#9797 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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