Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin
Miguel is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 18 countries (AL, AO, AR, BE, BO, CL, CO, EC, ES, FR, GT, LU, MU, MX, PE, PT, US, UY).
Style
- classic
- religious
- international
- traditional
- strong
- masculine
Famous people named Miguel
- archangel Michael
- St. Michael
- Miguel de Cervantes
Variations
Mikael, Michele, Miguelito (diminutive), Michel, Mihail, Miguel (Spanish), Michel (French), Michele (Italian), Miguelito, Migue (colloquial)
Nicknames
Migu, Migue, Miguelito, Mike
Popularity
Miguel appears in 18 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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