Michael is the second most popular name according to the Social Security Administration. Like Jacob, the name Michael is of Jewish, biblical origins. Michael means "Who resembles God?" -- A rhetorical question, asked to bring about the realization that there is no human being similar to God.
The name Michael is popular as a Jewish name, but also as a British and Irish names.
Other than Michael, in English, the names Michaela, Micheal, Mick, Mickey, Micky, Miles, Mike, Mitch, and Milo are some of the names derived from the name Michael.
