Michael Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Michael Name at a Glance

Name	Michael
Meaning	'King Henry IV, Part 1' Sir Michael, a friend to the Archbishop of York. 'Henry VI, Part 2' Michael and his company are followers of Jack Cade, a rebel.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Michael Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Michael means “'King Henry IV, Part 1' Sir Michael, a friend to the Archbishop of York. 'Henry VI, Part 2' Michael and his company are followers of Jack Cade, a rebel”. 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.

Michael Name Origin

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

Is Michael a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Michael

When considering Michael 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.