Gender: Male
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: 'Who is like God?', Like the Lord
Pronunciation: Mih-kh-yehl, /ˈmɪxiːl/, M AH CH IY L
Popularity Rank: #6,542
Michiel is a Dutch variant of the name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' It is a popular name in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking countries.
The name Michiel is of Dutch origin and means 'Who is like God?', Like the Lord. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Michiel is commonly found in Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, and 48 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Mih-kh-yehl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɪxiːl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH CH IY L
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Michiel is recorded 8,601 times globally, ranking it as the 6,542th most common name worldwide.
Michiel is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 5,559 occurrences, making it the 167th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Michiel is found among 1 in every 68 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #167 | 1 : 68 |
| Belgium | #247 | 1 : 124 |
| South Africa | #4,378 | 1 : 6,797 |
| United States of America | #20,546 | 1 : 23,495 |
| United Kingdom | #13,897 | 1 : 17,131 |
| Germany | #10,529 | 1 : 14,668 |
| France | #32,234 | 1 : 62,094 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Michiel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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