Michael Name Meaning & Origin
/MY-kul/Michael is likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The name Michael is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Who is like God?'. It became popular in Christian Europe through the influence of the Archangel Michael, and has been widely used in English-speaking countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Caucasian) 50% -
British (Caucasian) 30% -
Canadian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Michael
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 8,094 boys in the US were named Michael.
Growth of the name Michael in the US (SSA Data):
Michael Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.