Michiel
Michiel is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Michiel is the Dutch form of the name Michael, derived from Hebrew. It carries the traditional rhetorical meaning asking who can compare to God. In the United States, it is a rare spelling variant, appearing occasionally due to Dutch family heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,040 babies in the United States have been named Michiel since 1880. It ranks #3644 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (58 %)
- CA (34.8 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 145 |
| 1950-1960 | 315 |
| 1960-1970 | 261 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Michiel
- Michiel Huisman: Actor, Musician
Nicknames
Mike, Mich
Fun facts
- Michiel de Ruyter was one of the most famous and decorated admirals in Dutch history during the 17th century.
- It represents the direct Dutch translation of the widely popular biblical name Michael.