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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Who is like God?
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MY-kul
Michael is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?", pronounced MY-kul (/ˈmaɪkəl/). It's a timeless classic, and it's easy to see why — this is a name that has stayed in steady use for well over a century. If you want something familiar and easy for teachers, coworkers, and grandparents alike to say on the first try, Michael fits.
Meaning & Origin of Michael
Meaning: Who is like God?.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Michael
MY-kulIPA /ˈmaɪkəl/
Popularity of Michael
Michael hit its all-time high in 1954, when 88,564 boys were given the name and it ranked #1 in the country. It's cooled off since then but remains genuinely popular today, ranking #18 in 2024 with 8,189 babies named Michael that year.
Names Like Michael
These names share Michael’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Michael mean?
Who is like God?. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Michael?
Michael is pronounced MY-kul (IPA: /ˈmaɪkəl/).
Is Michael a popular name right now?
Michael peaked at #1 in 1954 and is ranked #18 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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