Michon is of French origin, derived from the given name Michel, which itself stems from the Latin 'Michael'. It means 'who is like God?' The name has been used historically in France but is quite rare today. Michon is typically pronounced /miːʃɔn/, with stress on the first syllable. In the English-speaking world, it may be considered somewhat exotic or unique due to its French roots and limited usage.
The name Michon experienced significant popularity shifts over the years, with notable peaks in 1962-64 (30-31 births per year) and 1967-68 (24 births each year). However, from the late 1970s onwards, its usage declined significantly, with fewer than 15 births annually after 1977. By the early 1990s, Michon was given to fewer than 10 newborns per year.