Miguel
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced mee-GEL
Verified name
What does Miguel mean?
Who is like god?
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 205 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 494 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Migue, Mimi
Variant: Michael
Related: Michaela
Using Miguel across cultures
Spanish equivalent of Michael, famous via author Miguel de Cervantes.
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