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Michel

♀ Girl

Pronounced mee-SHEL /miˈʃɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Michel/Michelle — the French form of Michael/its feminine, from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Michel spells Michelle. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'mee-SHEL').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Michel/Michelle — the French form of Michael/its feminine, from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7815 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1966
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,545

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019392024

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

Michel is a spelling of Michel/Michelle — the French form of Michael and its feminine, from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'mee-SHEL').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, who-is-like-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Michael means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew — Michel is the French form (and its feminine), lyrical and classic, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mee-SHEL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Michel — unisex; routes layered

Variations

MichelleMicheleMishel

Nicknames

Mich

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If you like Michel…

Michelle— the feminine spelling
Michele— a kin spelling
Michael— a fellow Hebrew choice
Carmel— lands in the same popularity range
Mirel— shares the -el ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Michel mean?

Michel spells Michel/Michelle — the French Michael, Hebrew 'who is like God?'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Michel?

It's said mee-SHEL /miˈʃɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Michel a boy or girl name?

Michel is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Michel?

Michel is a rare girls' name in the U.S.

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