Michael vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Michael Rank #18

John Rank #21

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

Is Michael or John more popular?

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

What do Michael and John mean?

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

Are Michael and John boy or girl names?

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