Mick

Mick is an English short form of the biblical name Michael. The name has its roots in Old Hebrew and means approximately 'Who is like God?'.

What does the name Mick mean?

Mick represents an English abbreviation of the biblical name Michael. The name originates from Old Hebrew and means 'Who is like God?'. The short form Mick is mainly common in English-speaking countries, but it is often used as a nickname for Michael and less frequently as an independent first name. Since the 1950s, Mick has also been used in Germany and has been increasingly popular since the turn of the millennium. Pet forms like Mickey, Mickie, and Micky are less common in the German-speaking area. Similar variants include Mike, Mikey, and Myke. Notable bearers of the name include British musician Mick Hucknall (Simply Red), Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones), and German racing driver Mick Schumacher.

Where does the name Mick come from?

The name Mick, as an English variant of Michael, has its origins in the biblical name Mikha'el (Hebrew מִיכָאֵל mîkhā’el), which is composed of the Old Hebrew components mî (who), kə (like), and ’el (God). Old Hebrew

How do you pronounce Mick?

The name Mick has a distinctive one-syllable sound structure. It is usually pronounced as 'Mick' [mɪk], starting gently with an M sound. The short I sounds direct and clear, while the hard k sound at the end creates a marked conclusion. Mick conveys a compact and confident impression – a name that stands out with concentrated energy and clear presence.

When is the name day of Mick?

The most important name day for Mick is September 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Mick is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 393rd on the list of the most common male baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2023 with 295th place. In the last ten years, Mick has been chosen as a first name about 1,900 times, placing it 356th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 364th.

Nicknames & pet names

Mickey / Micki / Micki Maus / Mickmaus / Micky / Migg / Mischa / Mischka / Mischula

Similar first names

Maic

Famous people

• Lowell Mick White (American writer)
• Mick Archer (footballer from Grenada)
• Mick Blue (Austrian actor)
• Mick Buxton (British football player)
• Mick Cronin (Australian rugby player)
• Mick Deegan (Grenadian footballer)
• Mick Galwey (Irish rugby player)
• Mick Garris (American film director)
• Mick Gould (English martial artist)
• Mick Granger (British football player)
• Mick Hill (basketball player from Australia)
• Mick Hoy (Irish footballer)
• Mick Jagger (frontman of The Rolling Stones)
• Mick Jenkins (rapper from the USA)
• Mick Kennedy (British football player)
• Mick Mars (Guitarist of Mötley Crüe)
• Mick Mehigan (Grenadian footballer)
• Mick Mellows (football player from England)
• Mick Obrien (footballer from Ireland)
• Mick Ogendahl (Danish comedian)