Michael vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Michael Rank #18

George Rank #123

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

Is Michael or George more popular?

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

What do Michael and George mean?

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

Are Michael and George boy or girl names?

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