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Michael

male

Meaning

"Who Is Like God"

A biblical theophoric name framed as a rhetorical question, strongly associated with the archangel Michael in Jewish and Christian texts.

Biblical

Popularity History of Michael

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#18Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#18

Michael was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-2

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Michael Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Michael.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Michael

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Famous Michaels

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    Michael Jordan
    American basketball player widely considered the greatest of all time
  • M
    Michael Jackson
    American singer and dancer known as the "King of Pop"
  • A
    Archangel Michael (Bible)
    Chief archangel in the Abrahamic religions

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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