Michael

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    Origin:
  • Hebrew: Who is like God?
Description:
Michael is a Biblical name referring to one of the seven archangels who defeats and casts out the demons in the book of Revelation. A classic "evergreen" name, Michael has always stood the test of time to steadfastly remain as a top boys name.
Popularity:
How popular is Michael? Here's how many babies were named Michael over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Maichail   •   Micah   •   Michail   •   Mikkel
International Variations:
Mícheál   •   Micheil   •   Michel   •   Michele   •   Miguel   •   Mihaly   •   Mika   •   Mikael   •   Mikel   •   Mikhail   •   Mikkel   •   Miko   •   Mischa   •   Mychajlo
Nicknames:
Mick   •   Mickey   •   Miikka   •   Mike   •   Mishenka
Famous Namesakes:
Singer Michael Jackson, Actor Michael Douglas, Basketball player Michael Jordan, Actor Michael Caine, Actor Michael J. Fox, Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Son of Julio Iglesias, Son of Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson, Son of Mark Wahlberg
Syllables:
2
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