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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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MeaningWho is like God? (none is like God)
U.S. rank (2024)#1346 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births142 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 154,587
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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%
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)
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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.