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Michael

Michael is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “Who is like God?.” In 2024 it was given to 8,189 boys in the United States.

Michael at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“Who is like God?”
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪkəl/

About the name Michael

Michael belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “Who is like God?” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Michael first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1 in 1954, and in 2024 8,189 babies received the name — 4,418,526 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Michael in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#1 in 1954
Peak year
1957
Babies named Michael in 2024
8,189
Total since 1880
4,418,526

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Michael mean?

Michael means “Who is like God?” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Michael a boy or girl name?

Michael is a boy name. In 2024, 8,189 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Michael?

Michael comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Michael?

Michael first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #1 in 1954, and 8,189 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Michael?

Michael is pronounced /ˈmaɪkəl/ (IPA).

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