Michael

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Has flirted among the 50 most popular names for well over 100 years. Climbed to No. 1 for the first time in 1954 and spent 38 years in the top spot. Michael was one of the seven archangels and the leader of heaven's armies in the New Testament. Kings, saints, and emperors have been given this name. Today most people think of musician Michael Jackson or basketball star Michael Jordan. , Like God

Popularity: Boys Ranked #3 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Unisex
Meaning Tags: Religious or Spiritual; + Add a Meaning Tag
Variations: Michaela +; Michelle +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Micael +; Mical +; Micel +; Michail +; Michal +; Micheal +; Michel +; Mikel +; Mychael +; Mychal +; + Add an Alternative
Nicknames: Mick +; Mickey +; Mike +; Mikey +; + Add a Nickname
Personality: Athletic; + Add a Personality Trait
Famous Michaels: Michael Bolton (musician); Michael Douglas (actor); Michael J. Fox (actor); Michael Phelps (Olympic medalist); Michael Johnson (Olympic medalist); Michael Schumacher (German Formula One driver); + Add a Famous Michael
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MArtymko wrote:

We will be naming our son Michael after my husbands brother. The name runs in his famil, so our son will be the 4th generation. It's very popular which I don't care for. But the meaning behind the name, and the family bond it carries means alot to us!!

12/26/2010 12:01:39 PM Report Abuse

mariaprice1 wrote:

im naming my son after my brother i hope he will take after him this describers my brother he is a great, outgoing, responsible, caring, lovable, free souled guy he was like a father figure to me and i know my son will look up to him just as much as i did and still do :)im glad to say im going to name my son after him :)

11/24/2010 07:56:32 PM Report Abuse

kayla0902 wrote:

this is my sons name.he was six weeks early and i had no idea what his name was goin to be.when the nurse asked me it was the first name i thought of.and now that i know the meaning,im glad thats his name.!

10/22/2009 11:27:08 AM Report Abuse

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