Michaelangelo
Michelangelo is an Italian name meaning 'Who is like God?' It is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. The name evokes a sense of artistry, creativity, and divine inspiration, reflecting the legacy of the famous Renaissance artist.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,419 |
| Gender | Male (42% / 58%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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Notable People
Michelangelo Buonarroti (Renaissance artist, sculptor of *David*, painter of the *Sistine Chapel*) · Michelangelo Antonioni (Italian film director, known for *L'Avventura*) · Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (Italian Baroque painter, known for dramatic use of light) · Michelangelo Signorile (American journalist and LGBTQ activist) · Michelangelo LaGuardia (American politician, former mayor of New York City)
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