UK boy's name
Micheal
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "Who is like God?".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Micheal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Micheal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 23 births.
This profile covers 416 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 52% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 891 living people in the UK are called Micheal. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Micheal ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 23 boys were registered as Micheal.
- • Micheal ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #144 in 2024.
- • About 891 living people in the UK are estimated to have Micheal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
1996
23 births
Estimated living
891
2026
Meaning
What does Micheal mean?
The name Micheal has its origins in the Hebrew language and can be traced back to the biblical era. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mikhael, which means "who is like God" or "one who is like God." This name is a rhetorical question implying that no one is like God.
The name Micheal is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation. In these texts, Michael is portrayed as an archangel, a leader of the heavenly host, and a protector of the people of Israel.
The earliest recorded use of the name Micheal dates back to the 5th century BCE. In ancient Greek texts, the name appeared as Μιχαήλ (Mikhaḗl), which was a transliteration of the Hebrew name.
One of the earliest and most notable figures with the name Micheal was Michael the Archangel, who is revered in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. In Christianity, he is considered the leader of the heavenly armies and the protector of the Church.
Another prominent figure in history with the name Micheal was Michael VIII Palaiologos (1223-1282), who was the Byzantine Emperor from 1259 to 1282. He is known for regaining control of Constantinople from the Latin Empire and restoring the Byzantine Empire.
In the 16th century, Michael Servetus (1511-1553) was a Spanish theologian and Renaissance humanist who is famous for his contributions to the study of anatomy and his opposition to the doctrine of the Trinity, which ultimately led to his execution.
Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was an English scientist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. He is credited with discovering the principles of electromagnetic induction and the laws of electrolysis.
Michael Jordan (born 1963) is a legendary American basketball player widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. He played for the Chicago Bulls and led them to six NBA championships, earning numerous accolades and awards throughout his career.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Micheal, a name with rich biblical and cultural origins that has remained popular across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Micheal over time
The chart below shows babies named Micheal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Micheal, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Micheal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Micheal was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2067 | 54 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1889 | 138 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1199 | 164 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1064 | 60 | 4 |
Geography
Where Micheal is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Micheal. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Micheal ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #144 in 2024.
Across the UK
Micheal in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#701 in 2019
8 years of NRS records, 25 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#144 in 2024
28 years of NISRA records, 457 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Micheal
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Micheal Ward
film actor; television actor
British actor
1997-
Related
Names similar to Micheal
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Micheal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Micheal in the UK right now?
In 2024, Micheal was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Micheal most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 23 babies registered as Micheal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Micheal?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "Who is like God?".
How many people are called Micheal in the UK?
A total of 416 babies have been registered as Micheal across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 25 more in Scotland and 457 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Micheal most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Micheal ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #144 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.