What origin is the name Carmichael?

Carmichael comes from scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Carmichael a popular name?

Carmichael is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Carmichael?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Carmichael — for example Isla, Elsie, Ainsley. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Carmichael

Q: Is Carmichael a rare name?

Yes. Carmichael does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Carmichael

Carmichael

Boy

scottish

3 syllables

Carmichael is a scottish boy's name meaning "Friend of saint michael; follower of michael; friend of saint michael".

The meaning of Carmichael is "Friend of saint michael; follower of michael; friend of saint michael" — a boy name of scottish origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.