In The Godfather, what is the name of Vito Corleone’s youngest son?

In The Godfather, Vito Corleone’s youngest son is Michael Corleone.

Michael is the youngest of Vito and Carmela Corleone’s sons. At the beginning of the film, he is separated from the family business and appears determined to build a life outside organized crime. His position as the youngest son helps make his eventual succession especially significant.

Unlike Sonny, Michael is controlled and analytical. Unlike Fredo, he is portrayed as capable of strategic decisions under pressure. The family initially does not expect him to become Vito’s successor, but the shooting of Vito and the conflict with Sollozzo draw Michael into the family’s affairs.

Michael’s journey is the principal dramatic storyline of The Godfather and continues through the second and third films. A common mix-up is confusing the youngest son with Sonny, who is Vito’s eldest male child, or Fredo, who is the middle son. Michael’s role changes from outsider to head of the Corleone family.