Like God?
Chael is a shortened form of Michael, a Hebrew name meaning 'Who is like God?'. It has gained independent usage in recent years, particularly in the United States, as a modern alternative to more traditional biblical names.
Less common today
Chael isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,612 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American mixed martial artist and analyst
