Mychal
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Mychal
Mychal is an alternate spelling of Michael, which derives from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?" As a feminine name, Mychal offers a distinctive twist on the traditionally masculine Michael. The unique spelling adds individuality while maintaining the familiar pronunciation. While uncommon for girls, Mychal follows the trend of traditionally male names crossing gender lines. The name carries biblical connections through the archangel Michael, suggesting strength and protection. In feminine use, Mychal has a modern, independent quality that appeals to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive. Though rare as a girl's name, it fits among contemporary unisex naming trends, offering the strength of its traditional roots with a fresh, contemporary spelling.
Mychal for boys#13292 US
Mychal is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Michael, one of the most enduring names throughout history. Derived from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?', this variant spelling emerged as parents sought distinctive ways to personalize the classic name while maintaining its pronunciation. The 'y' and 'ch' combination creates visual distinctiveness while preserving the traditional sound. Mychal gained some recognition through notable bearers like American football player Mychal Kendricks and humanitarian Mychal Judge. Though less common than Michael, it offers familiarity with a contemporary edge. This spelling variation became more popular from the 1980s onward as unique spellings of traditional names gained acceptance.
Pronounced MY-kul.
As of October 2026, Mychal ranked #19561 in US births in 2008 SSA, peaked at #3942 in 1984.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,350 | 23 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Mychal on lists
Famous Mychals
- Madison Mychal Quick (b. 2010)Girl
daughter of ice hockey player Jonathan Quick
- (Fallon) Mychal Judge (born Robert Emmett Judge)Boy
American chaplain and first 9/11 victim
- Mychal Rashawn RiveraBoy
American football player
- Mychal George ThompsonBoy
Bahamian basketball player
- (Marvin) MychalBoy
Christopher Kendricks, American NFL player
- Mychal Antonio GivensBoy
American basketball player
- Brandon Mychal SmithBoy
American actor