Gender: Male
Origin: French
Meaning: A French masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning 'Who is like God?'
Pronunciation: mee-SHEHL, /miˈʃɛl/, M IH SH EH L
Popularity Rank: #327
Derived from the name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' in Hebrew.
The name Michel is of French origin and means A French masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning 'Who is like God?', Who is Like God, Form of Michael Like God, Like the Lord, Who Dominates the will. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Michel is commonly found in France, Netherlands, Belgium, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mee-SHEHL
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /miˈʃɛl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IH SH EH L
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Michel is recorded 158,028 times globally, ranking it as the 327th most common name worldwide.
Michel is most prevalent in France, with 77,949 occurrences, making it the 13th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Michel is found among 1 in every 17 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #13 | 1 : 17 |
| Netherlands | #47 | 1 : 33 |
| Belgium | #13 | 1 : 30 |
| Mexico | #358 | 1 : 152 |
| Colombia | #434 | 1 : 231 |
| Cameroon | #9 | 1 : 87 |
| United States of America | #1,111 | 1 : 463 |
| Italy | #773 | 1 : 307 |
| Brazil | #309 | 1 : 211 |
| Switzerland | #40 | 1 : 60 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Michel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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