Michel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Michel Name at a Glance

Name	Michel
Meaning	Form of Michael 'Who is like God?'.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Michel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Michel means “Form of Michael 'Who is like God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Michel Name Origin

Our database records Michel under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Michel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Michel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Michel

When considering Michel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.