Michael is a common boy's first name for my generation where I'm from. There was two in my primary school class, two in my secondary school year and I was once in a band with two at the same time!
My name is Michael. There's always at least one other Michael in any large enough group of people.
Usually that guy goes by "Mike", though, so I try to insist on being called "Michael". I honestly don't recognize "Mike" as being my name, which is confusing when people who want to seem friendly shorten my name.
I mean this entirely sincerely when I say I think it's fortunate that your (and my!) name is in no way associated with the phrase "no-talent assclown."
Usually that guy goes by "Mike", though, so I try to insist on being called "Michael". I honestly don't recognize "Mike" as being my name, which is confusing when people who want to seem friendly shorten my name.