The nameMicaël
Micaël is a French boy's name, a variant of Michaël (Michael).
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Michael, it comes from the Hebrew Mikhael, "who is like God?".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity of the name Micaël
Micaël in France
4057thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1979peak year (40 births)
850babies named Micaël in France since 1900
Micaël was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 235 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Micaël. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 1979. Half of all babies named Micaël in France were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micaël mean?
Like Michael, it comes from the Hebrew Mikhael, "who is like God?".
What is the origin of the name Micaël?
Hebrew.
Is Micaël a girl's or a boy's name?
Micaël is a boy's name.