Michelle

Meaning of Michelle

Michelle means "who is like God?" It is a feminine form of the name Michael.

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

Popularity of Michelle

Michelle has cooled off, slipping to #465 in 2025, down from a peak of #52 in 2000.

Notable people named Michelle

• Michelle Obama
  Former First Lady of USA
• Michelle Pfeiffer
  American actress and producer
• Michelle Williams
  American actress
• Michelle Kwan
  American figure skater
• Michelle Rodriguez
  American actress

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Questions about the name Michelle

What does the name Michelle mean?

Michelle means michelle means "who is like god?" it is a feminine form of the name michael, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

Michelle is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Michelle?

In 2025, Michelle ranked #465 for girls, down from #409 the year before.

When was Michelle most popular?

Michelle peaked at #52 in 2000.