Names Starting With M
BoyHebrew#8 in 2025
Michael
Michael is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God.” It ranked #8 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
MY-kul
meaning & origin
The name Michael means “who is like God.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From Hebrew 'Mikha'el,' meaning 'who is like God.' The Archangel Michael is the commander of God's armies in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, making Michael one of the most consistently popular names in Western history.
popularity over time
#92020
#92021
#92022
#82023
#82024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #8 |
| 2023 | #8 |
| 2022 | #9 |
| 2021 | #9 |
| 2020 | #9 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Michael
- Michael Jordan (basketball player)
- Michael Jackson (musician)
- Michael B. Jordan (actor)
- Archangel Michael
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