Micheal
Micheal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Micheal
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Anglicised form of Irish Mícheál or Scottish Gaelic Mìcheal. Also a spelling variant of Michael, generally considered erroneous.
How popular is Micheal?
Since 1880, 1,836 girls and 154,719 boys in the U.S. have been named Micheal (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1493 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #83 in 1956. In 2025, 130 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Micheal
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Sibling name ideas for Micheal
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Micheal FAQ
What does the name Micheal mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. Anglicised form of Irish Mícheál or Scottish Gaelic Mìcheal. Also a spelling variant of Michael, generally considered erroneous.
What is the origin of the name Micheal?
Micheal is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Micheal?
Since 1880, 1,836 girls and 154,719 boys in the U.S. have been named Micheal (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1493 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #83 in 1956. In 2025, 130 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Micheal a boy or girl name?
Micheal is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,836 girls and 154,719 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.