Variations of Michael

Michael

Hebrew

"who is like God?"

Michael was the Number 1 American boys' name for almost half a century. While Michael has moved out of the Top 10 baby boy names , it's still widely used. How has Michael racked up this phenomenal…

Micah

Hebrew

"who is like the Lord"

The bright, playful Micah feels like the middle ground between the safe, solid qualities of Michael and the flair and energy of Luca. Both Biblical and stylish, Micah is proving popular among parents…

Miguel

Spanish and Portuguese variation of Michael, Hebrew

"Who is like God"

Mike Tyson put a twist on his own name by naming a son Miguel. It's the first name of Cervantes, the great Spanish novelist and poet who wrote Don Quixote . Miguel has always charted in the US, but…

Mikael

Scandinavian, Finnish, and Breton form of Michael

"who is like God?"

This variation of Michael is very popular in Iceland and Puerto Rico, but has only made the cut for the US Top 1000 two separate years —2016 and 2023. Angel-esque boy names ending in L trended…

Mikael

Scandinavian, Finnish, and Breton form of Michael

"who is like God?"

This variation of Michael is very popular in Iceland and Puerto Rico, but has only made the cut for the US Top 1000 two separate years —2016 and 2023. Angel-esque boy names ending in L trended…

Mikhail

Russian variation of Michael

"who is like God"

One of the most familiar Russian names in the West, thanks to ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov and state head Mikhail Gorbachev.

Mikel

Basque and Scandinavian variation of Michael

"who is like God"

A Basque and Scandinavian form of Michael, pronounced MEE-kel. In the US, it is sometimes chosen as a modern alternative spelling of Michael.

Mikko

Finnish, from Hebrew

"who is like God?"

Cute Finnish version of Michael.

Mica

Short form of Michal

Mica is not the same name -- though it sounds the same -- as Micah, but the h makes it feel more masculine.

Micha

Variation of Micah

The many names connected more by letter and sound than by root -- Micha, Micah, Mica, Misha, Mischa, Michal, and of course Michael -- can get very confusion, and this variation is sure to cause…

Michel

French form and German short form of Michael, Hebrew

"who is like God"

While the (male) French form is pronounced in English like the girls' name Michelle and the German form had a hard k-like sound in the middle, this variation of Michael is distinguished by being used…

Mikkel

Danish variation of Michael

Unless you're Nordic, probably best to stick with Michael if you want to avoid a life of confusion and misspelling.

Michal

Czech, Slavic, and Polish variation of Michael

"who is like God?"

Michal may be one of several Eastern European forms of Michael, though there is a biblical Michal who is female, the daughter of Saul and wife of David.

Misha

Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

Brought into the American consciousness as the nickname of ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov, it more recently took on a unisex air via TV and screen actress Mischa Barton. Could become the next Sasha.

Misha

Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

Brought into the American consciousness as the nickname of ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov, it more recently took on a unisex air via TV and screen actress Mischa Barton. Could become the next Sasha.

Mihai

Romanian, from Hebrew

"who is like God?"

The cute Romanian form of Michael, Mihai is a popular name with a lot of historical significance in Romania — the most famous figure being Mihai the Brave, one of Romania’s greatest national heroes.

Mícheál

Mícheál is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Michael, a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' The name features the distinctive accent mark (fada) over the 'i'…

Mischa

Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

Though the Mischa spelling is migrating toward the feminine side thanks to actress Mischa Barton, this Russian boys' short form still works for children of both sexes, as Mischa or Misha.

Michon

Michon is a refined masculine name with French linguistic roots, though it remains uncommon in both France and other French-speaking regions. It likely developed as a diminutive form of Michel (the…

Meical

Meical is the Welsh form of Michael, a masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning 'Who is like God?' This question is rhetorical, implying that no one is like God. Pronounced roughly as 'MAY-cal', it…