Micah vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Micah

Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
3,909
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mike

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William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10
Total SSA Count
10,596
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Bill, Billy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Micah Rank #86
William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #86 for Micah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Micah ___

  • Micah James
  • Micah John
  • Micah Alexander
  • Micah Cole
  • Micah Thomas
  • Micah David

William ___

  • William James
  • William Thomas
  • William Henry
  • William Alexander
  • William Edward
  • William Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Micah

Elijah Noah Jonah Naomi Ruth

If you choose William

Charlotte Eleanor Amelia Olivia Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Micah or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Micah and William mean?

Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Micah and William boy or girl names?

Micah is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.

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