Like God?
Michiel is the Dutch form of the Hebrew name Michael. It is a rhetorical question implying that no one is like God, traditionally associated with the archangel Michael. While common in the Netherlands, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Michiel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,831 in 1991.
Famous Dutch admiral and naval hero
Dutch actor known for Game of Thrones
Dutch Golden Age portrait painter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
