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Micheal

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-kul /ˈmaɪ.kəl/Low

Meaning: Who is like God? (none is like God)Low

In 30 seconds: Micheal is a variant spelling of Michael the Hebrew name meaning who is like God. This spelling appears most often in Irish Gaelic contexts and in African American naming.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningWho is like God? (none is like God)
U.S. rank (2025)#1406 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births130 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 154,717

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195718802025

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

Micheal is a variant spelling of Michael from Hebrew Mi-ka-El meaning who is like God. Michael the Archangel is one of the most important angels in all three Abrahamic faiths.

Micheal with the reversed ea is the Irish Gaelic spelling of Michael and also appears in African American contexts.

Did you know? Michael the Archangel is the warrior angel of heaven in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. His name as a rhetorical question implies that no one can match divine greatness.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Michael

Variations

MichaelMikhailMiguelMikael

Nicknames

MikeMicky

Famous Bearers

  • ★Michael the Archangel (biblical)
    Archangel and heavenly commander revered in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition (Micheal is a variant spelling of Michael)

If you like Micheal…

Michael— Standard English spelling
Miguel— Spanish form
Mikael— Scandinavian form
Mitchell— English surname form

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Frequently Asked

What does Micheal mean?

Micheal means who is like God from Hebrew Mi-ka-El.

How do you pronounce Micheal?

Micheal is pronounced MY-kul with two syllables.

What is the origin of Micheal?

Micheal comes from Hebrew, English.

What names are similar to Micheal?

Similar names include Michael, Miguel, and Mikael.

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