The nameMichiel
Michiel is the Dutch form of Michael. It was very common in Flanders in the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Dutch
- Feast day
Meaning
Michiel comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God?".
Origin
Dutch.
History
Michiel peaked in Belgium in the mid 1990s. The 17th century admiral Michiel de Ruyter is a Dutch national hero.
Famous people named Michiel
- Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral
- Michiel Huisman, actor
Popularity of the name Michiel
Michiel in the United States
Michiel was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 315 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Michiel. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 1956. Half of all babies named Michiel in the United States were born before 1961, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Michiel in Belgium
Michiel was most popular in Belgium in the 1990s, with 1,618 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Michiel. Half of all babies named Michiel in Belgium were born before 2000.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Michiel mean?
Michiel comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God?".
What is the origin of the name Michiel?
Dutch.
Is Michiel a girl's or a boy's name?
Michiel is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Michiel?
Variants and related names of Michiel include Mikel and Mikko.
Who are famous people named Michiel?
Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral; Michiel Huisman, actor.