Micheal first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Micheal has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Micheal

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "Who is like God?"

Popularity of Micheal by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Micheal is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Micheal being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 142 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Micheal.

YearMale CountFemale Count
20241420
20231560
20221440
20211730
20201920
20191720
20182020
20172430
20162410
20152680
20142810
20133490
20123600
20114230
20104615
20095400
20085840
20076478
20066906
20056845
200469511
20037715
20027915
200187514
200099410
19991,05511
19981,05311
19971,0688
19961,06816
19951,15716
19941,27312
19931,30718
19921,48419
19911,63615
19901,77121
19891,83321
19881,78524
19871,76532
19861,76941
19851,75842
19841,83328
19831,90949
19821,90839
19812,02240
19802,15357
19792,13653
19782,05955
19772,21474
19762,18154
19752,44153

The history of the first name Micheal

The name Micheal has its origins in the Hebrew language and can be traced back to the biblical era. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mikhael, which means "who is like God" or "one who is like God." This name is a rhetorical question implying that no one is like God.

The name Micheal is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation. In these texts, Michael is portrayed as an archangel, a leader of the heavenly host, and a protector of the people of Israel.

The earliest recorded use of the name Micheal dates back to the 5th century BCE. In ancient Greek texts, the name appeared as Μιχαήλ (Mikhaḗl), which was a transliteration of the Hebrew name.

One of the earliest and most notable figures with the name Micheal was Michael the Archangel, who is revered in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. In Christianity, he is considered the leader of the heavenly armies and the protector of the Church.

Another prominent figure in history with the name Micheal was Michael VIII Palaiologos (1223-1282), who was the Byzantine Emperor from 1259 to 1282. He is known for regaining control of Constantinople from the Latin Empire and restoring the Byzantine Empire.

In the 16th century, Michael Servetus (1511-1553) was a Spanish theologian and Renaissance humanist who is famous for his contributions to the study of anatomy and his opposition to the doctrine of the Trinity, which ultimately led to his execution.

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was an English scientist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. He is credited with discovering the principles of electromagnetic induction and the laws of electrolysis.

Michael Jordan (born 1963) is a legendary American basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. He played for the Chicago Bulls and led them to six NBA championships, earning numerous accolades and awards throughout his career.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Micheal, a name with rich biblical and cultural origins that has remained popular across various cultures and time periods.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Micheal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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