John vs Michael
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Michael
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Who is like God?
Peak: 1969 (4.66%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Michael |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.30% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.33% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.31% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.40% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 0.36% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 0.31% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 1.12% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 3.58% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 3.89% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 4.48% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 3.70% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 3.04% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 1.53% |
FAQ
Is John or Michael more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Michael peaked in 1969.
What do John and Michael mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Michael means "Who is like God?".