US Popularity Rank: 6391

Origin: Czech

Meaning: Who is like God? Brook

Michal is a gender-neutral name that may look familiar at first glance! It is a unique diminutive of Michael, a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?" and "brook," from the root mikal. Michal has Slovak, Polish, and Czech usage too, and is popular in Eastern Europe as an alternative to its Hebrew origins. Similar sounding versions and close cousins of Michal include Michelle, Makaila, Mikel, and Mekelle.