Boy Old Testament Rare
Michael
Michael
מִיכָאֵל mi.kha.el
Michael (Hebrew: מִיכָאֵל, mi.kha.el) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. Thirteen men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Exile period. In 2025 it was given to 8,107 children in the United States, ranking 21. Use is falling away. Around 4,448,633 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Abihail in 1 Chronicles 5.
Which Michael?
Thirteen men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
-
Michael
-
Michael
-
Michael
-
Michael
father of Sethur
-
Michael
-
Michael
son of Omri
Show all 13 bearers
-
Michael
father of Zebadiah
-
Michael
-
Michael
descendant of Merari; son of Baaseiah
-
Michael
-
Michael
-
Michael
-
Michael
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 15 across 7 books
- Bearers
- 13 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Both
- Era
- Exile
The same name elsewhere
| Country | Form | Standing | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Michael | rank 21 · 8,107 in 2025 | Births in year |
| Brazil | MIGUEL | 240,880 bearers · born 1930–2010 | Living residents |
| Spain | MIGUEL | 230,734 bearers · mean age 48.2 | Living residents |
| Portugal | MIGUEL | permitted | IRN approved list |
Two different questions are shown here. Rows marked births in year count children registered during a period; rows marked living residents count people of every age alive at a census. They answer different questions and are never added together.
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 8,107 | Falling |
| All-time total | 4,448,633 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 93,036 in 1957 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Numbers 13:13 |
| Last appears | Revelation 12:7 |
| Cross-references | 219 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Shephatiah co-occurrence Appears with Shephatiah in 2 Chronicles 21.
- Azariah co-occurrence Appears with Azariah in 2 Chronicles 21.
- Azariahu co-occurrence Appears with Azariahu in 2 Chronicles 21.
- Jehiel co-occurrence Appears with Jehiel in 2 Chronicles 21.
- Zechariah co-occurrence Appears with Zechariah in 2 Chronicles 21.
- Sethur co-occurrence Appears with Sethur in Numbers 13.
- Zillethai co-occurrence Appears with Zillethai in 1 Chronicles 12.
- Sheba co-occurrence Appears with Sheba in 1 Chronicles 5.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.20
§ Michael = "who is like God"
1) one of, the chief, or the first archangel who is described as the one who stands in time of conflict for the children of Israel
2) an Asherite, father of Sethur, one of the 12 spies of Israel
3) one of the Gadites who settled in the land of Bashan
4) another Gadite, ancestor of Abihail
5) a Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph
6) one of the 5 sons of Izrahiah of the tribe of Issachar
7) a Benjamite of the sons of Beriah
8) one of the captains from Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag
9) father or ancestor of Omri, chief of the tribe of Issachar in the reign of David
10) one of the sons of Jehoshaphat who were murdered by their elder brother, Jehoram
11) father or ancestor of Zebadiah, of the sons of Shephatiah
Michael, a Manassite, was one of the men who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul.
The biblical story
Michael is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as one of the Manassites who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch.12.20). When David was fleeing from King Saul, a group of warriors from various tribes came to support him. Among them were seven men from the tribe of Manasseh, including Michael, Jozabad, Jediael, Elihu, and Zillethai. These men are described as captains of the thousands of Manasseh, suggesting they held leadership positions within their tribe (1Ch.12.20). The Manassites who joined David were skilled warriors and played a significant role in his military campaigns. No further details about Michael's specific role, exploits, or relationship with David are provided in the biblical text. His mention serves to highlight the support David received from various tribes during his time of need.
Key verses
Michael appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
-
As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thousands that were of Manasseh.
1 Chronicles 12:20
Show all 1 reference
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 12:20
Name variants & nicknames
- Mike — nickname
- Mikey — nickname
- Mick — nickname
- Miguel — Spanish & Portuguese
- Mikhael — Hebrew form