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The first name Michalis

A boy’s name.

3 syllables Male

Meaning and origin

Transliteration of Greek Μιχάλης (Michális), a male given name used in (modern) Greece. Cognate with English Michael.

From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Popularity

Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

Michalis last appeared in the official list in 2022, given to 5 boys.

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26
babies named Michalis, 1996–2025
#3,449
rank in 2022
2022
peak year

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Michalis with other names.

Famous people named Michalis

5 on Wikidata, most written-about first

  • Michalis Konstantinou
    Cypriot footballer, born 1978
  • Michalis Dorizas
    Athletics competitor (1886–1957)
  • Michalis Georgiou
    British-Cypriot snooker player, born 1988
  • Michalis Morfis
    Cypriot footballer, born 1979
  • Michalis Catzipantela
    Cypriot politician, born 1974

Questions

What does the name Michalis mean?
Transliteration of Greek Μιχάλης (Michális), a male given name used in (modern) Greece. Cognate with English Michael.
How popular is the name Michalis?
In 2022, 5 boys born in England and Wales were named Michalis, ranking 3,449th.