Boy name guide
Michael name meaning, origin and style
Michael is a Hebrew name commonly associated with who is like God?.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- who is like God?
- Say it
- MY-kul
Choosing Michael
A long-standing favourite with a strong tradition and flexible nicknames.
Popularity note
Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.