John vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #21 for John.

Is John or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Michael mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Michael boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.