George vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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George Rank #123

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #123 for George.

Is George or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Michael mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are George and Michael boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.