Michal
Michal is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Michal is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God?'. While traditionally used for females in Biblical contexts, it also exists as a Czech, Slovak, and Polish male variant of Michael. In the United States, it is a rare male name, often used as a variation of Michael or reflecting Central European heritage.
Popularity in the United States
3,782 babies in the United States have been named Michal since 1880. It ranks #2074 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1844.
States where it is most popular
- IL (43.9 %)
- NY (23.1 %)
- CA (14.8 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
- NJ (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 69 |
| 1920-1930 | 44 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 230 |
| 1950-1960 | 574 |
| 1960-1970 | 467 |
| 1970-1980 | 410 |
| 1980-1990 | 501 |
| 1990-2000 | 595 |
| 2000-2010 | 569 |
| 2010-2019 | 240 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Famous people named Michal
- Michal Kadlec: Athlete, Footballer
- Michal Neuvirth: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
- Michal Šneidr: Composer, Conductor
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey
Fun facts
- Michal is the standard Slavic equivalent of Michael used in Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland.
- While Michal is a feminine Biblical name in Hebrew, it is exclusively masculine in several West Slavic languages.