Michael
Hebrew boy's name meaning “who is like God?”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- who is like God?
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #16
- Born in 2023
- 8,416
- Peak year
- 1993 (#1)
Meaning & origin
Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'. Michael is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition.
Is Michael a Hebrew name?
Yes — Michael is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?". Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'. Michael is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Michael ranked #16 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 8,416 US boys were given the name Michael.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #1 in 1993
“Unranked” means Michael was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Michael
Michael is spelled M-I-C-H-A-E-L — 7 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey, Mick
Michael: frequently asked questions
What does the name Michael mean?
Michael is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?". Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'. Michael is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition.
Where does the name Michael come from?
Michael is of Hebrew origin. Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'. Michael is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition.
Is Michael a boy or a girl name?
Michael is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Michael?
In 2023, 8,416 US boys were given the name Michael.
Is Michael a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Michael ranked #16 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Michael?
Common nicknames for Michael include Mike, Mikey, Mick.
How do you spell Michael?
Michael is spelled M-I-C-H-A-E-L — 7 letters.
How common is the name Michael?
In 2023, 8,416 US boys were given the name Michael. In the latest US data, Michael ranked #16 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Michael a Hebrew name?
Yes — Michael is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?". Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'. Michael is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Michael mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Michael means "who is like God?". Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'. Michael is an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition.
Is Michael a biblical name?
Michael is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "who is like God?".