Spelling Variants
Mikael vs Mikail: Which Spelling?
Mikael and Mikail are alternate spellings of the same Hebrew name Michael.
Global Rank #8
Mikael
Origin: Swedish
Mikael means "Who is like God?" and derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל), combining the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God).
Global Rank #280
Mikail
Origin: Turkish
Mikail means "who is like God" and derives from the Hebrew name Michael (Mikha'el), composed of the elements "mi" (who), "ka" (like), and "el" (God).
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Mikael currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.