Michel
French form and German short form of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God"
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Updated Wed Feb 04 2026
The name Michel is currently ranked #894 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #458 in 1957. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in MICHEL, MICHEL, and MICHEL. Michel is occasionally used for girls in 2024.
- Michel Rank in US Top 1000
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# 894 in the US
Michel Rank in US Top 1000
Popularity of the name Michel
Famous People Named Michel
- Michel MulderDutch speed skater
- Michel HenryFrench philosopher and novelist
- Michel de Nostredame "Nostradamus"a French physician and seer who predicted many events that later occurred, such as World War II
The name Michel in Pop Culture
- Michel GerardFrench man who works at Lorelai and Sookie's inns in TV's "Gilmore Girls"
The name Michel in Nameberry Blog Posts
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