Michel
BoyFrench
Michel is a boy name of French origin meaning "Who is like God?".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
French
Religion
Christian
Popularity
4 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
6 letters
Meaning
Who is like God?
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning 'who is like God', adopted into French as Michel.
Famous People Named Michel
- Michel Temer — 24th Vice-President of Brazil from 2011 to 2016 and 37th President of Brazil from 2016 to 2019
- Michel Mayor — Swiss astrophysicist & Nobel laureate of Physics
- Michel Félix Dunal — French botanist (1789-1856)
- Michel Gandoger — French botanist and mycologist (1850-1926)
- Michel Garbini Pereira — Brazilian association football player
Frequently Asked Questions About Michel
What does the name Michel mean?
Michel means "Who is like God?", and is of French origin.
What is the origin of the name Michel?
Michel originates from French, commonly used in Europe.
Is Michel a boy or girl name?
Michel is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Michel associated with?
Michel is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Michel?
Yes — notable people named Michel include Michel Temer (24th Vice-President of Brazil from 2011 to 2016 and 37th President of Brazil from 2016 to 2019), Michel Mayor (Swiss astrophysicist & Nobel laureate of Physics), Michel Félix Dunal (French botanist, 1789-1856), Michel Gandoger (French botanist and mycologist, 1850-1926) and Michel Garbini Pereira (Brazilian association football player).
Last updated: June 2026