"who is like God?"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Miguel
Pronunciation: [ m-ihg-EHL ]
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A timeless angelic name meaning 'who is like God?'
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The Story of Miguel
Miguel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael, from the Hebrew 'Mikha'el' — a rhetorical question meaning 'Who is like God?' (implying: no one). Michael/Miguel is an archangel name from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, where the Archangel Michael is God's warrior and protector. The name spread through Christianity and Islam across the entire globe.
Miguel has been a top-50 name in US Hispanic communities for generations and consistently ranks in the top 100 overall due to the large and growing Spanish-speaking population. The Grammy-winning R&B singer Miguel (born Miguel Jontel Pimentel) gave the name contemporary cool.
In the Catholic tradition, the Feast of Saint Michael (Michaelmas) on September 29 is one of the traditional quarter days of the year. The Archangel Michael is the patron of soldiers, police, paramedics, and the sick. The name is one of the most universal across Catholic cultures.
Historical Record
Miguel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 181,728 babies have been named Miguel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Miguel is past its peak , currently ranked #189 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The Archangel Michael is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and Quran
- Miguel de Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, widely considered the first modern novel
- Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel sold over 12 million records worldwide
Miguel in Other Languages
Arabic
ميخائيل
Hebrew
מִיכָאֵל
Spanish
Miguel
Filipino
Miguel
Portuguese
Miguel
Popularity Over Time
#189
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 2000
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Miguel
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Miguel (singer)
Musician
1985
American R&B singer-songwriter known for 'Adorn' and Kaleidoscope Dream
M
Miguel de Cervantes
Writer
1547
Spanish author of Don Quixote, often called the first modern novel
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Archangel Miguel (Michael)
Religious
One of the principal angels in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam — warrior and protector of God
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #189
- Total SSA Count
- 1,924
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Mike
Mikey
Mig
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miguel
What does the name Miguel mean?
"who is like God?" (from Hebrew). Miguel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael, from the Hebrew 'Mikha'el' — a rhetorical question meaning 'Who is like God?' (implying: no one). Michael/Miguel is an archangel name from the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, where the Archangel Michael is God's warrior and protector. The name spread through Christianity and Islam across the entire globe.
What is the origin of the name Miguel?
Miguel has Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, and Filipino origins. In Hebrew, it means "who is like God?".
Is Miguel a boy or girl name?
Miguel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #189. As a girl name, it is ranked #67027. Miguel is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Miguel?
Miguel is pronounced m-ihg-EHL.
How popular is the name Miguel?
Miguel is currently ranked #189 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Miguel?
Common nicknames for Miguel include Mike, Mikey, and Mig.
What are good middle names for Miguel?
Popular middle name pairings include Miguel Ángel, Miguel Antonio, Miguel Luis, Miguel Alejandro, Miguel David, Miguel Fernando, and Miguel Carlos.
What are good sibling names for Miguel?
Names that pair well with Miguel as siblings include Isabella, Sofia, Diego, Valentina, Alejandro, Camila, and Gabriel.
How many syllables does Miguel have?
Miguel has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Miguel a common or rare name?
Miguel is a popular name, ranked #189 for boys. It is well-known without being overused.
What boy names are similar to Miguel?
Are there other spellings for Miguel?
Related spellings include Miguelangel.
About the Name Miguel
Miguel is a boy name with Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, Filipino, and Hebrew origins . The name means "who is like God?" in Hebrew .
Is Miguel a boy or girl name? Miguel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #189 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,027. Miguel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Miguel is currently ranked #189 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Miguel has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-ihg-EHL, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Miguel include Mike, Mikey, and Mig. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Miguel include Miguelangel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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