Miguel
Miguel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /miหษกษl/
Meaning and origin of Miguel
- A male given name from Portuguese and Spanish.
- A middle name from the same sources as the given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Miguel and Portuguese Miguel. Doublet of Michael, Michel, and Mikhail.
How popular is Miguel?
Since 1880, 996 girls and 190,566 boys in the U.S. have been named Miguel (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2655 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #86 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #212 for boys, with 1,661 babies given the name.
Names similar to Miguel
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Sibling name ideas for Miguel
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Miguel FAQ
What does the name Miguel mean?
A male given name from Portuguese and Spanish. A middle name from the same sources as the given name. Borrowed from Spanish Miguel and Portuguese Miguel. Doublet of Michael, Michel, and Mikhail.
What is the origin of the name Miguel?
Miguel is listed as a name of Portuguese origin.
How popular is the name Miguel?
Since 1880, 996 girls and 190,566 boys in the U.S. have been named Miguel (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2655 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #86 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #212 for boys, with 1,661 babies given the name.
Is Miguel a boy or girl name?
Miguel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 996 girls and 190,566 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.