Mychal

Mychal Origin and Meaning

The name Mychal is a boy's name.

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.

Mychal Rank in US Top 1000

# 825 in the US

Famous People Named Mychal

• (Fallon) Mychal Judge (born Robert Emmett Judge) American chaplain and first 9/11 victim
• Mychal Rashawn Rivera American football player
• Mychal George Thompson Bahamian basketball player
• (Marvin) Mychal Christopher Kendricks, American NFL player
• Mychal Antonio Givens American basketball player
• Brandon Mychal Smith American actor