Mickael
Mickael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mickael is a spelling variant of the French name Michaël, derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. It carries the traditional rhetorical meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon variant compared to the standard English spelling Michael.
Popularity in the United States
1,492 babies in the United States have been named Mickael since 1880. It ranks #3244 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39 %)
- IL (36.6 %)
- FL (12.2 %)
- IN (12.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 42 |
| 1930-1940 | 15 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 335 |
| 1960-1970 | 259 |
| 1970-1980 | 162 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 133 |
| 2000-2010 | 146 |
| 2010-2019 | 99 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Famous people named Mickael
- Mickaël Gelabale: Basketball player
- Mickaël Landreau: Football player, Manager
- Mickaël Piétrus: Basketball player
Nicknames
Mick, Mike, Mikey
Fun facts
- Mickael reflects the French rendering Michaël without the accents, giving a classic name an international flair in English-speaking countries.
- While rare compared to the classic Michael, Mickael has maintained a steady presence in U.S. birth records for decades.