Miguel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Who is like God, a name shining with celestial wonder.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #188
- Peak
- #86 in 2000
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Miguel Means
Miguel is a boy name of Spanish origin. Who is like God, a name shining with celestial wonder.
How Popular Miguel Is
Miguel currently ranks #188 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #86 in 2000. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Miguel
- Miguel broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #86 in 2000.
- Miguel has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Miguel is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Miguel
Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Miguel
Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Miguel.
Questions About Miguel
What does Miguel mean?
Miguel is a boy name of Spanish origin. Who is like God, a name shining with celestial wonder.
How popular is Miguel?
Miguel currently ranks #188 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #86 in 2000. It has held steady.
Where does Miguel come from?
Miguel comes from Spanish roots. Miguel broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #86 in 2000.
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