Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin
Michael is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 18 countries (AT, BE, CA, CH, CM, CZ, DE, FR, GB, IE, IT, LU, MU, NG, NL, NO, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- religious
- traditional
- strong
- international
- masculine
Famous people named Michael
- archangel Michael
- Michael Jackson
Variations
Mikael, Miguel, Michele, Michel, Mick, Mike, Michiel
Nicknames
Mike, Mick, Michele, Mickey
Popularity
Michael appears in 18 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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