US Popularity:341
Origin:Spanish
Meaning:Who is like God
Miguel is the Spanish and Portuguese derivation of Michael and is a beautiful boy’s name that rolls easily off the tongue. In English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Miguel (and Michael) means “who is like God.” While this may seem like big shoes for baby to fill, it’s perfect if you want to raise baby in faith—or give him something to aspire to.
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Famous People Named MiguelPopularity Trend ChartParents Who Like the Name Miguel Also LikeRelated Baby Names ListsSibling Name Ideas

Famous People Named Miguel

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Miguel Ángel Asturias
    Novelist
  • Miguel Cabrera
    Baseball Player
  • Miguel Cotto
    Boxer
  • Miguel de Cervantes
    Author
  • Miguel Ignacio Mendoza
    Singer
  • Miguel Sandoval
    Actor

Miguel Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Miguel is currently #857 on The Bump
Boy:Miguel is currently #220 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Miguel is currently #341 in U.S. births
Boy:Miguel is currently #120 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#341
in 2022
+ 9
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

Parents Who Like the Name Miguel Also Like:

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