US Popularity:26
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:who resembles God?
Michael is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, meaning "who resembles God?" Emperors, kings, and saints have borne the name Michael over the centuries, giving it its celebrity status. A superhero name in the Bible, Michael belongs to the archangel and leader of heaven's armies whose powerful protection is invoked in prayers for soldiers, police officers, and firefighters. The multi-cultural name is recognized by Jews, Christians, and Muslims and is thought to contribute to the name's universal appeal. Give baby a lifetime identity with this classic name that travels through time and continents.

Famous People Named Michael

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  • Michael
    Princess Marina and Prince George
  • George Michael
    Singer
  • Michael Biehn
    Actor
  • Michael Chang
    Tennis Player
  • Michael Crichton
    Novelist
  • Michael Douglas
    Actor
  • Michael Faraday
    Inventor
  • Michael Jackson
    Singer
  • Michael J. Fox
    Actor
  • Michael Jordan
    Basketball Player
  • Michael Kors
    Fashion Designer
  • Michael Moorer
    Boxer
  • Michael Palin
    Comedian
  • Michael Phelps
    Olympian
  • Michael Schumacher
    Racecar Driver
  • Michael Strahan
    Football Player

Michael Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Michael is currently #156 on The Bump
Boy:Michael is currently #116 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Michael is currently #88 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Michael is currently #26 in U.S. births
Boy:Michael is currently #26 in U.S. births
Girl:Michael is currently #11156 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#11157
in 2022
- 1986
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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