From a surname, itself derived from the given name Michael. Mitchell is a variant of Michael. Michael is ultimately derived from Hebrew and means "which man is like God?", which is a rhetorical question suggesting a negative answer. As a masculine given name Michael has been popular over centuries and in different spellings all over the world. Recent famous bearers include the basketball player Michael Jordan, as well as the American musician Michael Jackson.
Mitchell Related Names Variant:, Mitchel Diminutive: Mitch
