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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Who is like God?
- Origin
- Spanish/Portuguese (form of Michael)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- mih-GEL
Miguel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael, and it means "who is like God?" It's pronounced mih-GEL. It has a worldly, classic feel that has held steady for generations.
Meaning & Origin of Miguel
Meaning: Who is like God?.
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese (form of Michael).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Miguel
mih-GELIPA /mɪˈɡɛl/
Popularity of Miguel
Miguel peaked at #86 in 2000, when 4,673 baby boys were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #189, with 1,924 births, still a familiar name in the U.S. Social Security records that go back to 1880.
Names Like Miguel
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FAQ
What does the name Miguel mean?
Who is like God?. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Miguel?
Miguel is pronounced mih-GEL (IPA: /mɪˈɡɛl/).
Is Miguel a popular name right now?
Miguel peaked at #86 in 2000 and is ranked #189 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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