Unisex name · Hebrew
Michele
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: who is like God?Michele is a gender-neutral name that comes from Hebrew and means "who is like God?". It is used in Italian and French.
- Meaning
- Who is like God?
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Unisex
- Say it
- mee-KEH-leh
Meaning and origin of Michele
As a boy's name, Michele comes from Hebrew and means "who is like God?". It is used in Italian.
As a girl's name, Michele comes from Hebrew and means "who is like God?". It is used in French. In French it is spelled Michèle.
Say it mee-KEH-leh. In French, say mee-SHEL. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Michele on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Michele on 3 lists.
“Who is like God? Italian form of Michael. Say mee-KEH-leh”
From Angelic names, archangel names for boys
“Who is like God? From Hebrew. Say mee-SHEL”
From French girl names, retro French female names from the 1950s to the 1970s
“Who is like God? From Hebrew. A boy's name in Italy. Say mee-KEH-leh”
From Italian boy names, classic Italian boy names
How popular is Michele?
As a girl’s name
- US rank in 2025
- #4,837
- 28 babies, 17 per million girls
- Best rank
- #29 in 1968
- 11,219 babies that year
- Babies since 1915
- At least 223,299
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 5 per million |
| 1920s | 10 per million |
| 1930s | 30 per million |
| 1940s | 801 per million |
| 1950s | 2,182 per million |
| 1960s | 4,763 per million |
| 1970s | 3,660 per million |
| 1980s | 1,005 per million |
| 1990s | 334 per million |
| 2000s | 93 per million |
| 2010s | 30 per million |
| 2020s | 18 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,853 | #4,125 | #4,529 | #4,862 | #4,057 | #5,690 | #4,348 | #5,339 | #4,179 | #4,837 |
As a boy’s name
- Recent US rank
- Fewer than 5 babies in 2025
- Best rank
- #835 in 1969
- 85 babies that year
- Babies since 1905
- At least 2,764
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 4 per million |
| 1910s | 21 per million |
| 1920s | 16 per million |
| 1930s | 7 per million |
| 1940s | 9 per million |
| 1950s | 13 per million |
| 1960s | 28 per million |
| 1970s | 35 per million |
| 1980s | 20 per million |
| 1990s | 11 per million |
| 2000s | 8 per million |
| 2010s | 4 per million |
| 2020s | 3 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,593 | #8,607 | #9,368 | #8,010 | #9,267 | #9,395 | #10,499 | #8,692 | – | – |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Michele
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- MicaelaWho is like God? (Hebrew, girl)
- MichaelWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- MichaelaWho is like God? (Hebrew, girl)
- MichailWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- MichalWho is like God? (Hebrew, girl)
- MichałWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- MichalinaWho is like God? (Hebrew, girl)
- MichalisWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- MícheálWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- MichelWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- MichelaWho is like God? (Hebrew, girl)
- MichelleWho is like God (Hebrew, girl)
Names spelled like Michele
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- MichielWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- MitchellWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- MicahWho is like Yahweh? (Hebrew, boy)
- MiguelWho is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- MikaelaWho is like God? (Hebrew, girl)
- AkulinaLike an eagle (Latin, girl)
- AyçaLike the moon (Turkish, girl)
- CassiaCassia, a cinnamon-like spice tree (Greek, girl)
- JaydenVariant of Jaden, a modern coinage like Hayden and Aidan (English, boy)
- Jean-MichelGod is gracious, plus who is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- João MiguelGod is gracious, who is like God? (Hebrew, boy)
- José MiguelHe will add, who is like God (Hebrew, boy)
Middle names for Michele
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
- BeauHandsome, beautiful (French, boy)
- BriarThorny shrub (Old English, unisex)
- EliAscended, uplifted (Hebrew, boy)
- EsmeEsteemed, loved (Old French, girl)
- FernLeafy woodland plant (Old English, girl)
- GemmaGem, precious stone (Latin, girl)
- GwenWhite, fair, blessed (Welsh, girl)
- HenryHome ruler (Germanic, boy)
More names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- AnnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- EvaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- MiriamForm of Mary, meaning uncertain; perhaps Egyptian beloved (Hebrew, girl)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- SarahPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
Michele: common questions
What does the name Michele mean?
Michele comes from Hebrew and means "who is like God?". It also has another origin: the same meaning in another language.
Is Michele a boy or girl name?
Michele is used for both boys and girls.
Where does the name Michele come from?
Michele comes from Hebrew and means "who is like God?". Today it is used in Italian and French.
How do you pronounce Michele?
Say mee-KEH-leh. In French, say mee-SHEL. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Michele?
Michele ranked #4,837 in the US in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Michele?
Forms of Michele with the same meaning and origin include Micaela (Spanish), Michael (English), Michaela (English), Michail (Greek) and Michal (Hebrew).
What middle names go with Michele?
Middle names that flow well with Michele include Beau, Briar, Eli, Esme and Fern. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.