Mitchell Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mitchell Name at a Glance

Name	Mitchell
Meaning	Surname derived from Michael: 'Who is like God?'. In use as a first name since the 19th century.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Mitchell Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mitchell means “Surname derived from Michael: 'Who is like God?'. In use as a first name since the 19th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mitchell Name Origin

Our database records Mitchell under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mitchell a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mitchell is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mitchell

When considering Mitchell for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.