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Michoel

♂ Boy

Pronounced MIH-khoyl /ˈmɪ.xɔɪl/Medium

Meaning: Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Medium

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Michoel is the Yiddish Michael — the archangel's name. Devout, traditional, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningYiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'
U.S. rank (2025)#7511 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219912025

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

Michoel comes from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' (the archangel) — Michoel is the Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation. A devout, traditional name in Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish communities (said with a soft 'kh').

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Michael, 'who is like God?', is the warrior archangel — Michoel is the Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation, standard in Orthodox communities.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Michael — Yiddish form

Variations

MichaelMikhoelMichel

Nicknames

Michi

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If you like Michoel…

Michael— the English form
Mendel— a companion Yiddish name
Shmuel— another traditional Hebrew name
Michel— shares the -el ending
Maykel— shares Michoel's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Michoel mean?

Michoel is the Yiddish Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Michoel?

It's said MIH-khoyl /ˈmɪ.xɔɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Michoel a boy or girl name?

Michoel is a boy's name.

How popular is Michoel?

Michoel is a rare name, used in Orthodox communities.

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