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Michel

Michel is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “Who is like God?.” In 2024 it was given to 31 boys in the United States.

Michel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · French
Meaning
“Who is like God?”
Pronunciation
/mɪˈʃɛl/
Also spelled
Michael

About the name Michel

Michel belongs to the Biblical & Christian and French tradition. Its meaning — “Who is like God?” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Michael.

In the United States, Michel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #458 in 1957, and in 2024 31 babies received the name — 10,516 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Michel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#458 in 1957
Peak year
1957
Babies named Michel in 2024
31
Total since 1880
10,516

Spellings & short forms

Michael

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Michel mean?

Michel means “Who is like God?” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Michel a boy or girl name?

Michel is a boy name. In 2024, 31 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Michel?

Michel comes from the Biblical & Christian and French tradition. It is also spelled Michael.

How popular is the name Michel?

Michel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #458 in 1957, and 31 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Michel?

Michel is pronounced /mɪˈʃɛl/ (IPA).

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