Mike - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Mike \m(i)-ke\ 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 popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Mike. Click here to compare Mike with related baby names.