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Micheal
BoyIrish, Hebrew· “who is like God”
- Meaning
- who is like God
- Origin
- Irish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- MY-kul
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,406
- US babies 2025
- 130
- Best rank
- #83 (1956)
- Peak year
- 1957
Meaning and origin of Micheal
Micheal is an Irish and Hebrew name that means “who is like God”.
Micheal is a spelling of Michael that is also the standard Irish form, Mícheál. Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God," a question understood as implying that no one is. Michael is the archangel who, in the Book of Revelation, leads the heavenly armies, and he has long been one of the most honored saints in Christian tradition. In the United States the spelling Micheal is sometimes a deliberate choice and sometimes a variant of the more common spelling. The name has a strong, classic feel, with Mike, Mick and Mikey as nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Michael.
Popularity over time
Micheal has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 138 different years. Its best national rank was #83 in 1956, and the most babies received it in 1957, when 4,831 were named Micheal. In 2025, 130 babies were named Micheal, and it ranked #1,406 nationally. That is 52% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #462 in 1920, #104 in 1950, #132 in 1980, #302 in 2000, #548 in 2010, and #1,406 in 2025. Of the 154,719 US boys named Micheal since records began, 26% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 31,979 babies. Since 2010, 3,947 more have been named Micheal.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Darrell, Rick, Rickey, Ray, and Glen.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Micheal ranked highest in Arizona, Texas, and Michigan.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Micheal is usually pronounced MY-kul, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-al”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Michael.
Middle names for Micheal
A few middle names that flow with Micheal: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Micheal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micheal mean?
Micheal is an Irish and Hebrew name that means “who is like God”.
What is the origin of the name Micheal?
Micheal has Irish and Hebrew roots. Micheal is a spelling of Michael that is also the standard Irish form, Mícheál.
Is Micheal a popular name?
Not especially. Micheal ranked #1,406 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Micheal a boy or girl name?
Micheal is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Micheal?
Micheal is usually pronounced MY-kul. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings