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Michal

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEE-hahl /ˈmi.hɑl/Medium

Meaning: A Czech/Polish/Slovak form of Michael — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Low

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Michal is a Czech/Polish Michael. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MEE-hahl').
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Origin LowHebrew, Czech
MeaningA Czech/Polish/Slovak form of Michael — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'
U.S. rank (2025)#6049 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,781

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119112025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Michal is a Czech/Polish/Slovak form of Michael — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'. A crisp, classic name (said 'MEE-hahl'; note the Slavic pronunciation differs from the female biblical name Michal, 'MY-kal').

In the U.S. it appears in Czech, Polish, and Slovak families. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Michael is Hebrew for 'who is like God?' — Michal is the Czech/Polish/Slovak form, crisp and classic (said 'MEE-hahl').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Michal — Czech/Polish form of Michael

Variations

MichaelMihalMichael

Nicknames

Michi

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If you like Michal…

Michael— the source name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Michal mean?

Michal is a Czech/Polish/Slovak form of Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Michal?

It's said MEE-hahl /ˈmi.hɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Michal a boy or girl name?

Michal is a boy's name in Slavic use (a separate female biblical name Michal also exists).

How popular is Michal?

Michal is a very rare name in the U.S.

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