The nameMiguel
Miguel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?". The Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael, it is a great classic.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Miguel comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God?".
Origin
Hebrew, through Spanish. Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, is the most famous bearer.
History
Miguel is a classic in Spain, Portugal and Latin America. In the United States it reached the top 90.
Did you know?
- Miguel de Cervantes died in 1616, the same year as Shakespeare.
- Miguel Indurain won five Tours de France in a row, from 1991 to 1995.
Famous people named Miguel
- Miguel de Cervantes, writer
- Miguel Indurain, cyclist
- Miguel, singer
- Miguel Ángel Asturias, writer
Popularity of the name Miguel
Miguel in the United States
Miguel was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 46,220 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Miguel. Its rise began around 1952, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Miguel in the United States were born before 1997. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,973 births a year on average, against 2,347 in the five years before.
Miguel in the United Kingdom
Miguel was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 596 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Miguel. Half of all babies named Miguel in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 71 births a year.
Miguel in France
Miguel in Belgium
Miguel in Switzerland
Sibling names for Miguel
Names from the same generation as Miguel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miguel mean?
Miguel comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God?".
What is the origin of the name Miguel?
Hebrew, through Spanish. Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, is the most famous bearer.
Is Miguel a girl's or a boy's name?
Miguel is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Miguel?
In 2024, Miguel was the 189th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,924 births.
What are good sibling names for Miguel?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ana, Madeline, Anna and Daniela for a sister, Jesse, Jesus, Nathaniel and Manuel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Miguel?
Miguel de Cervantes, writer; Miguel Indurain, cyclist; Miguel, singer; Miguel Ángel Asturias, writer.