Michel
Michel is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Michel is the French form of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. Though used occasionally in the United States as a masculine name, it is far less common than its English counterpart, Michael. It provides a classic European alternative with a soft, distinct pronunciation.
Popularity in the United States
10,539 babies in the United States have been named Michel since 1880. It ranks #1169 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1773.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.2 %)
- NY (15.8 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 24 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 187 |
| 1920-1930 | 281 |
| 1930-1940 | 249 |
| 1940-1950 | 949 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,309 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,032 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,401 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,160 |
| 1990-2000 | 822 |
| 2000-2010 | 584 |
| 2010-2019 | 330 |
| 2020-2029 | 154 |
Famous people named Michel
- Michel Michelene: Actor
- Michel Foucault: Philosopher, Historian
- Michel Michel: Composer
Fun facts
- Michel is the standard French masculine equivalent of Michael.
- Over 10,000 boys in the United States have been given the name Michel since 1880.