Michael

Meaning of Michael

It means "Who is like God?" which is like asking a rhetorical question where the answer is obviously no one.

Michael has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Michael

Michael has held fairly steady, sitting around #21 in 2025 after peaking at #2 in 2000.

Notable people named Michael

• Michael Jordan
  Basketball player and businessman
• Michael Jackson
  Singer, songwriter, and dancer
• Michael J. Fox
  Actor and advocate
• Michael Bloomberg
  Businessman and former mayor
• Michael Caine
  Actor and author

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Questions about the name Michael

What does the name Michael mean?

Michael means it means "who is like god?" which is like asking a rhetorical question where the answer is obviously no one, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Michael a boy's or a girl's name?

Michael is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Michael?

In 2025, Michael ranked #21 for boys, down from #18 the year before.

When was Michael most popular?

Michael peaked at #2 in 2000.