Michel

French form and German short form of Michael, Hebrew

"who is like God"

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

# 894 in the US

Popularity of the name Michel

• 1578 Nameberry 2025
• 139 Germany 2016

Famous People Named Michel

• Michel Mulder Dutch speed skater
• Michel Henry French 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 Gerard French man who works at Lorelai and Sookie's inns in TV's "Gilmore Girls"