Mitchell: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MICH-uhl · 2 syllables
Mitchell means “big”, from English and French.
From a Middle English vernacular form of the Old French given name Michel (“Michael”), or in some cases from a Middle English nickname muchel (“big”).
- Meaning
- big
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- MICH-uhl
- US rank (2025)
- #952
- US babies a year
- about 389 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Biblical, Classic
- Nicknames
- Mitch
How popular is Mitchell?
Mitchell was the #952 name in the US in 2025, given to 245 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 49% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #952 |
| Scotland | #372 |
| Canada | #883 |
| Australia | #200 |
How old are people named Mitchell?
Half of US adults named Mitchell are older than 41; most are between 22 and 74. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Mitchell
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Mitchell have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Mitchell
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Mitchell
What does the name Mitchell mean?
Mitchell means “big”. It comes from English and French.
How do you pronounce Mitchell?
Mitchell is pronounced MICH-uhl.
How popular is the name Mitchell?
Mitchell was the #952 name in the US in 2025, given to 245 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 49% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Mitchell?
Half of US adults named Mitchell are older than 41. Most are between 22 and 74.