Michael
Meaning
Who Is Like God?
Origin
Scottish
Pronunciation
/maɪkəl/
Traits associated with the name Michael:
Dogs named Michael tend to be loving, industrious, strong-willed, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Michael?
It suggests that you have a strong affinity for the name Michael and may have a personal connection to it.
Is Michael a good dog name?
Michael has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Michael isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Michael is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Michael was, in the past month, the 3432nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Michael is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Michael was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Michael's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Michael is most adored in Missouri, Massachusetts and California.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Kansas, Washington and Virginia.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Michael.
Most popular breeds named Michael:
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
- Shih Tzu
- Chihuahua
- Pomeranian
Michael is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Popular in the 90s, this moniker harks back to "Air Jordan" days.
scottish
Commonly used in Scotland, derived from Hebrew for "Who is like God?"
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