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Michele

Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin
Hebrew — Italian form of Michael

Boy's name · Timeless

Popularity over time

Michele has been recorded in published US data since 1905. Michele last appeared in the published US data in 2023, with 9 boys recorded. About 2,800 boys have been recorded with the name since 1905.

Across the states

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Around the world

See how Michele ranks in other countries and regions.

#26 in Italy (2025) · #949 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,637 in Austria (2025) · #2,619 in Ecuador (2025) · #3,153 in Canada (2025) · #5,137 in England & Wales (2025) · #866 in Poland (2024) · #2,159 in Sweden (2024) · #5,579 in France (2024) · #1,416 in Belgium (2021) · #998 in Slovakia (2013) · #296 in Scotland (1979).

Famous Micheles

In stories & tradition

Where Micheles come from

Among 1,322 notable bearers:

Italy 92%, Switzerland 2%, France 1%, United States 1%, San Marino 1.0%, Belgium 0.8% and 34 more countries.

What Micheles become

Among 1,788 notable people named Michele:

Lawyers & judges appear 1.31× more often than among typical names — e.g. Michele Lega, Catholic cardinal (1860–1935).

Similar names: Mike · Luigi · Miklo · Emile · Jacques · Marcell

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