Michael
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced MY-kul
Verified name
What does Michael mean?
Who is like god
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 21 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 85 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Mike, Mikey, Mick, Mickey
Variant: Michel, Mikhail
Related: Miguel, Michele
Using Michael across cultures
Archangel name used across Christianity and Judaism globally.
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