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Michael name meaning
First Name
4.4m
in the U.S.
since 1880
4.4m
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
41k
in the U.S.
in 2010
41k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Michael mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Michael
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
43%
English
37%
American
5%
African
2%
Anglo-Saxon
2%
African American
2%
Maori
2%
German
2%
Irish
2%
New Zealand
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Missouri, U.S. says the name Michael is of Hebrew origin and means "'One who is like God', God's number one arch-angel who defeats the dark one is Saint Michael. Protector of mankind".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Michael is of Hebrew origin and means "Was told that it is a rhetorical question, 'Who is like God?', made up of the names Micah-El".
- A user from Nebraska, U.S. says the name Michael is of Hebrew origin and means "Who is like unto God?".
- According to a user from Germany, the name Michael is of Hebrew origin and means "The question 'Who is like God?'".
- 20 submissions from all over the world agree the name Michael means "Who is like God" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from Egypt says the name Michael means "Who's like God?" and is of Hebrew origin.
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Michael means "He who sits at the right hand of God".
- According to 2 people from Philippines and the United States, the name Michael is of Hebrew origin and means "Protector of god".
- 2 submissions from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Michael means "Gift Of God".
- According to a user from Kenya, the name Michael means "A gift from God".
- 2 submissions from China and the United States agree the name Michael means "Closest to god" and is of Hebrew / English origin.
- According to 2 people from Texas, U.S., the name Michael is of Egyptian / Hebrew origin and means "Like God".
- 2 people from New Zealand agree the name Michael is of Maori / New Zealand origin and means "Firstborn son".
- 2 people from Ethiopia and the United States agree the name Michael is of Amharic / American origin and means "Saint".
- According to 2 people from California, U.S., the name Michael is of Latin origin and means "Smart".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
Wiktionary
From Latin Michaēl, Michahēl, from Biblical Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (mîḵāʾēl, literally “who is like God?”).
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) An archangel associated with defending the faithful in the tribulation.
- Synonyms: Provost of Heaven, Provost of Paradise, Saint Michael
Michael was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Czech, Danish, French, German, Latin, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Michael
Notable Persons Named Michael
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is a pop music, soul music, rhythm, blues, funk, rock music, disco, post-disco, dance-pop, and new jack swing musician. He holds the title Thriller", Smooth Criminal", Black, and White". His most notable accomplishments were from 1964 to 2009.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is a basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets, Birmingham Barons, and Washington Wizards in the National Basketball Association. His career lasted from 1984 to 2003. Michael was born on February 17th, 1963 in Brooklyn.
Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender is an actor and producer. He was most active from 2001 to present. Michael was born on April 2nd, 1977 in Heidelberg.
Michael Gove
Michael Gove is a Government Chief Whip in the House of Commons, for Surrey Heath, Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State for Justice, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury, Government Chief Whipin theHouse of Commons, Secretary of State for Education, Shadow Secretary of S. He holds the title Gove's voice. Michael was born on August 26th, 1967 in Edinburgh.
Michael Phelps
Michael was born on June 30th, 1985 in Baltimore.
Michael Sheen
Michael Sheen is an actor and director. He has had major accomplishments since 1991. Michael was born on February 5th, 1969 in Newport, Wales.
- Michael DouglasActor
- Michael BispingMartial Artist
- Michael CrichtonWriter
- Michael SchumacherRacing Driver
- Sir Mick JaggerSinger
- Michael J. FoxActor
- Michael KeatonActor
- Michael Bloomberg1st & 4th CEOofBloomberg L.P.
- Michael T. Flynn
- Sir Michael CaineActor
- Jr. Martin Luther KingClergyman
- Michael MooreFilm Director
- Michael VickFootball Player
- Michael BayFilm Director
Notable Persons With the Last Name Michael
Notable Persons With the Last Name Michael
George Michael
George Michael is a post-disco, dance-pop, blue-eyed soul, and pop music musician. His ongoing career started in 1981. George was given the name Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on June 25th, 1963 in East Finchley, London, England.
Michael
Michael is a saint. He holds the title Archangel.
Prince Michael
Prince Michael is royalty. Prince was born as the child of Prince George, Duke of Kent, Princess Marina of Greece, and Denmark on July 4th, 1942 in Coppins, Iver, Buckinghamshire.
Christine Michael
Christine Michael is a football player for the Seattle Seahawks. Christine was born on November 9th, 1990 in Beaumont, Texas.
Blake Michael
Blake Michael is an actor, singer, musician, model, film director, and dj. His career lasted from 2004 to 2004. Blake was born on July 31st, 1996 in Atlanta.
James Michael
James Michael is an alternative rock, hard rock, and heavy metal music record producer, musician, songwriter, singing, audio engineer, and audio mixing (recorded music). He plays Guitar, Keyboard instrument, Bass guitar, Drum kit, Organ (music), and Vocals. James was given the name James Andrew Michael on September 26th, 1967.
Common last names for Michael
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Michael | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 83.59% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 8.88% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.67% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.85% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.06% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Michael
People with the last name Michael are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Michael
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