Mike Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mike Name at a Glance

Name	Mike
Meaning	Diminutive of Michael: Who is like God? Gift from God. In the Bible, St. Michael was the conqueror of Satan and patron saint of soldiers.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Mike Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mike means “Diminutive of Michael: Who is like God? Gift from God. In the Bible, St. Michael was the conqueror of Satan and patron saint of soldiers”. 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.

Mike Name Origin

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

Is Mike a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Mike

When considering Mike 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.