US Popularity Rank: 21564

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Who resembles God?

Jumping on the trend of giving classic names a modern twist, Mychael is the newest addition. This boy's name shares its roots with the archangel Michael, derived from the Late Latin Michael, Greek Mikhael, and Hebrew Mikha-el, meaning "Who is like God?" Initially posing a rhetorical question in Hebrew tradition, Michael was one of the archangels and is notably listed as the sole archangel in the Bible. Mychael Danna, a Canadian composer renowned for film and television scores, adds a contemporary touch to this timeless name. Notably, he won the Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Original Score for his work on Life of Pi and has an Emmy Award for his contributions to the mini-series World Without End. Mychael not only echoes the legacy of the archangel Michael but also oversees greatness in human accomplishments.