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Mike name meaning
First Name
205k
in the U.S.
since 1880
205k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Mike mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Mike
User Submitted Origins
English
59%
American
22%
African
8%
New Zealand
2%
Irish
2%
Nigerian
2%
Russian
2%
Greek
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Canada says the name Mike means "A clever person who knows what motivates him".
- A user from New Hampshire, U.S. says the name Mike is of English origin and means "Someone who is really nice and adorable".
- A user from Kenya says the name Mike is of English origin and means "Handsome".
- According to a user from Philippines, the name Mike is of English origin and means "Handsome, Amazing Human,".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Mike is of New Zealand origin and means "Strong and kind".
- According to a user from New Mexico, U.S., the name Mike means "God like".
- A user from Zambia says the name Mike is of English origin and means "Angel like".
- A user from Canada says the name Mike is of Greek origin and means "A smart man/woman".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun mike
A microphone, the device for converting sound waves into electrical energy.
Etymology: shortened from microphone
Other Dictionary Sources
- Device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
Wiktionary
Shortened from Michael.
- (countable) A diminutive of the male given name Michael.
- (countable) A diminutive of the female given name Michaela.
- (uncountable) The letter M in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
Mike was also found in the following language(s): Translingual, Danish, French, and German
Notable Persons Named Mike
Notable Persons Named Mike
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson is a boxer. Mike was born on June 30th, 1966 in New York, U.S.
Mike Pence
Mike Pence is a Chairman of the House Republican Conference and Republican Conference Chairman of the United States House of Representatives. Mike was born on June 7th, 1959 in Columbus, Indiana, U.S.
Mike Colter
Mike was born on August 26th, 1976 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Mike Myers
Mike Myers is an actor, comedian, musician, writer, film producer, and film director. Mike was given the name Michael John Myers on May 25th, 1963 in Scarborough, Toronto.
Mike Posner
Mike Posner is a pop music, contemporary r&b, and hip hop music musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 2008 to present. Mike was given the name Michael Robert Posner on February 12th, 1988 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Mike is also known as Mikey P.
Mike Farrell
Mike Farrell is an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, activist, public speaker, humanitarian, and activism. He has had major accomplishments since 1963. Mike was given the name Michael Joseph Farrell, Jr. on February 6th, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota, US.
- Mike JudgeActor
- Mike OldfieldMusician
- Mike Shinoda
- Mike TroutAthlete
- Mike LoveMusician
- Mike PattonMusician
- Mike BirbigliaComedian
- Mike TiricoAnnouncer
- Mike PompeoLawyer
- Mike KrzyzewskiCollege Coach
- Mike PortnoyMusician
- Mike SmithActor
- Mike DRapper
- Mike RowePresenter
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mike
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mike
Killer Mike
Killer Mike is a hip hop music rapper, songwriter, actor, activist, and rapping. He was most prominent from 1999 to present. Killer was given the name Michael Render on April 20th, 1975. Killer is also known as Mike Bigga.
Fat Mike
Fat Mike is a punk rock, skate punk, ska punk, melodic hardcore, and hardcore punk musician. He plays Lead vocalist, Bass guitar, Keyboard instrument, and Guitar. He was most prominent from 1983 to present. Fat was given the name Michael John Burkett on January 31st, 1967. Fat is also known as Fat Mike and Cokie the Clown.
Wonder Mike
Wonder Mike is a hip hop music musician. His ongoing career started in 1976. Wonder was given the name Michael Anthony Wright on April 30th, 1958 in New York, United States.
Man Mountain Mike
Man was born on September 15th, 1940. He passed away on April 30th, 1988.
Big Mike
Big Mike is a hip hop music rapping. They were most prominent from 1991 to present. Big was born in 1971 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Big is also known as The PeterMan, Nawlins' Phats, and Big Mike.
Mike
Mike is an actor. Mike was born in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Mike | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 40.23% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 32.80% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.98% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 18.55% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.54% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.90% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Mike
People with the last name Mike are most frequently White, African American, or American Indian and Alaska Native
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Fun Facts about the name Mike
| #49 | Boy Name of the 1960s |