Mychal is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Who is like God?' It is a unique variation of Michael, which has been a popular name throughout history due to its association with the archangel in Jewish and Christian traditions. While Mychal is less common, it offers a distinctive alternative for those seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name.
The name Mychal experienced a surge in popularity during the mid-1980s to early 1990s, with a peak of 22 births in 1988 and consistently high numbers until 1993. However, its usage has since declined, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded from 1994 onwards, including some years with only 5 or fewer occurrences. In total, there have been 265 babies named Mychal between 1980 and 2008.