| Meaning | who is like God, God's messenger |
| Origin | Italian |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 12 |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Syllabification | Mi-che-lan-ge-lo |
About Michelangelo
Bold, artistic, and unapologetically grand—this name makes a statement before your son even enters the room. Five syllables of pure Renaissance magnificence, Michelangelo is for parents who believe names should carry weight, history, and aspiration. Yes, it's substantial. Yes, it's elaborate. That's precisely the point. This isn't a name that blends in; it's a name that stands proudly distinct. The nickname possibilities—Angelo, Michel, Mick—provide practical daily-use options while keeping the full glory available for special occasions. It suggests creativity, passion, and the courage to be exceptional rather than ordinary. Some will call it too much; others will recognize it as exactly enough. This name tells the world you believe your son deserves something extraordinary.
Nicknames for Michelangelo
| Mike |
| Angelo |
| Mich |
| Mikey |
| Angel |
Famous People Named Michelangelo
| Michelangelo Buonarroti | Renowned Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect |
| Michelangelo Antonioni | Influential Italian film director |
| Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio | Iconic Baroque painter |
| Michelangelo Signorile | American journalist and LGBT rights activist |
| Michelangelo Rampulla | Former Italian footballer |
| Michelangelo Volpi | Italian businessman and entrepreneur |
| Michelangelo Lupo | Italian journalist and television presenter |
| Michelangelo Brancato | Italian operatic tenor |
| Michelangelo Falvetti | Baroque composer from Sicily |
| Michelangelo Pistoletto | Italian artist known for his mirror paintings |
| Michelangelo Caccioppoli | Italian mathematician |
| Michelangelo Russo | Italian football coach |
| Michelangelo Meucci | Italian professional basketball player |
| Michelangelo Anile | Italian architect and designer |
| Michelangelo Bonarrigo | Italian poet and playwright |
| Michelangelo Buonaiuti | Italian philosopher and theologian |
| Michelangelo Gabbrielli | Italian composer and violinist |
| Michelangelo Sersale | Italian economist |
| Michelangelo Pistone | Italian musician and composer |
Characters Named Michelangelo
| Michelangelo "Mike" Wazowski | Character from the movie "Monsters, Inc" |
| Michelangelo "Mike" Howell | Character from the movie "American Ultra" |
| Michelangelo "Mickey" Goldmill | Character from the "Rocky" film series |
| Michelangelo "Mike" Ruggiero | Character in the TV series "Skins" |
| Michelangelo "Mikey" Simon | Character from the TV series "Kappa Mikey" |
| Michelangelo "Mike" Downey | Character from the movie "Breaking Away" |