Michelle

Pronunciation: [ m-ihsh-EHL ]

Boy Name #8,212 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Michelle is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ihsh-EHL.

Parents who love the name Michelle often also consider Minnie, Mildred, Millie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,212
Total SSA Count: 10

Alternative Spellings

Michael #18 Micheal #1345 Michelangelo #2531 Michel #3606 Micha #4607 Michoel #4713 Michaelangelo #4874

Nicknames

Mic Miy Micie Michie

Also a Girl Name

Michelle is also used as a girl name, ranked #409.

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Similar Names

Minnie Mildred Millie Mina Minerva Mittie Miriam Minta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Michelle

Is Michelle a boy or girl name?

Michelle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8212. As a girl name, it is ranked #409. Michelle is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Michelle?

Michelle is pronounced m-ihsh-EHL.

How popular is the name Michelle?

Michelle is currently ranked #8212 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Michelle?

Common nicknames for Michelle include Mic, Miy, Micie, and Michie.

Is Michelle a common or rare name?

Michelle is an uncommon name, ranked #8212 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Michelle

Michelle is a boy name .

Is Michelle a boy or girl name? Michelle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,212 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #409. Michelle is more commonly used as a girl name.

Michelle is currently ranked #8,212 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Michelle include Mic, Miy, Micie, and Michie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Michelle include Michael, Micheal, Michelangelo, Michel, Micha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.