Macheal Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-KEEL / /məˈkiːl/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; English: Variant of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Macheal is a variant of the name Michael, which has significant roots in Hebrew culture. The name Michael is often associated with the archangel in Judeo-Christian traditions. It has been a popular name throughout history, particularly in Western cultures. Variants like Macheal may reflect regional or familial adaptations of the original name.
Trend Summary
Macheal is not widely used in the United States and has not shown significant popularity trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michaal
- Mikael
International Variants
- Mikael (Swedish)
- Mikhail (Russian)
- Michele (Italian)
- Mihail (Romanian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Macheal was first seen in the United States in 1960. Macheal has ranked as high as #1075 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Macheal has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Macheal
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1974 | 7 |