Michael vs Judah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Italian French Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18
Total SSA Count
8,189
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
2,069
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Michael Rank #18
Judah Rank #179

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #179 for Judah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Michael or Judah more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do Michael and Judah mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Michael and Judah boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Judah is primarily a boy name.

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