Mitchell - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Mitchell \m(i)-tche-ll, mit-chell\ is pronounced MITCH-el. It is of Middle English origin. Variant of Michael, via the Norman French Michel. Surname used in the Middle Ages, and transferred as a given name in the 19th century. Band leader Mitch Miller.

Mitchell has 4 variant forms: Mitch, Mitchel, Mitchill and Mytch.

Baby names that sound like Mitchell are Michele and Micheal.

Mitchell 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 Mitchell. Click here to compare Mitchell with related baby names.