Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Mechel since 1960
Babies named Mechel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43 | 5 |
| 1970s | 16 | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 | 37 |
| 2010s | 0 | 99 |
| 2020s | 0 | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Mechel is an uncommon masculine name that entered U.S. records in 1960 and has never achieved wide usage. Its peak year was 2018, though even then it remained extremely rare. With a current ranking of 7,194 in 2025, the name is given to roughly 1 in 155,280 boys. Its trajectory has been stable, indicating a small but persistent number of parents choosing the name. The absence of top states suggests no regional concentration. Mechel likely originated as a modern respelling of Michael, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God?' Despite its obscurity, Mechel offers a distinctive alternative to more common Michael variants.
Mechel is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1960. It may be a modern respelling or variant of Michael, influenced by surnames or creative coinage. Its usage has remained extremely low, never breaking into widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Mechel
Names that share Mechel's style, for a brother or sister.
