Meaning & Origin
A surname originating as a patronymic.
Michell is a name of Hebrew origin via French, a variant spelling of Michelle or Michel, from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question affirming God's incomparability. Michael is one of the archangels in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition.
Michell, with its single -l ending, is a simplified spelling found in Latin American and Filipino communities where Michel/Michell are common given names for both men and women. It carries all the angelic heritage of Michael in a softer form.