Michael
MY-kul
Popularity
#7450
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
4,440,391
Peak Year
#93,041 in 1957
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Michael comes from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'Who is like God?' It is often associated with the archangel Michael.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Michael Jordan
Considered one of the greatest basketball players
Michael Jackson
The 'King of Pop' music icon
Michael Caine
Award-winning British actor
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