Mychael is a unique and stylish given name of uncertain origin, but believed to be derived from the Hebrew male name Michael, meaning "who is like God?" It is composed of two elements: "mi", meaning "who" or "who is", and "cha-el", a combination of "cha", which means "like" or "resembles", and "el", referring to God. Over time, this name has evolved phonetically and orthographically, resulting in the distinctive spelling of Mychael. As a unisex name, it offers parents a modern and distinct option for their child's moniker. The name has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and spelling, yet remains uncommon enough to retain an air of exclusivity. It can be pronounced as /'maɪtʃəl/ or /'maɪkəl/.
The name Mychael experienced a significant peak in popularity between 1985 and 1988, with over 60 births each year during this period. However, it has since declined steadily, with fewer than 40 births per year since 1992, and only single-digit numbers from 2017 onwards. The total number of births with the name Mychael is 1339 over the recorded period.