How to Pronounce Miguel
Click Me Audio
Miguel name meaning
First Name
180k
in the U.S.
since 1880
180k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
11k
in the U.S.
in 2010
11k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Miguel mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Miguel
User Submitted Origins
Spanish
72%
English
21%
Portuguese
4%
Hebrew
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 4 people from the United States and Spain, the name Miguel is of English origin and means "Who is like god".
- A user from Colombia says the name Miguel is of Spanish origin and means "Who like god?".
- According to a user from Maryland, U.S., the name Miguel is of Spanish origin and means "The name Miguel means Who Is Like God".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Miguel is of Aramaic origin and means "Same as God, original from Hebrew / Aramaic Mikha'El (or Michael in English). Most common is Portuguese and Spanish languages".
- A user from Uganda says the name Miguel means "same as God".
- A submission from Illinois, U.S. says the name Miguel means "The spanish god" and is of Mexican origin.
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Miguel is of English origin and means "Protected by god".
- A submission from the United States says the name Miguel means "Most likely active sweet, kind. Can be shy but not to shy".
- A submission from Philippines says the name Miguel means "angel" and is of Spanish origin.
- A user from Philippines says the name Miguel means "The Golden Angel".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Wiktionary
Borrowed from Spanish Miguel and Portuguese Miguel.
- A male given name from Spanish.
- A surname.
Miguel was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Galician, Portuguese, and Spanish
Notable Persons Named Miguel
Notable Persons Named Miguel
Miguel Ferrer
Miguel Ferrer is an actor. He was most prominent from 1981 to present. Miguel was given the name Miguel José Ferrer on February 7th, 1955 in Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Miguel de Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes was a soldier, novelist, poet, playwright, and accountant. Miguel was given the name Miguel de Cervantes Cortinas on September 29th, 1547 in Alcalá de Henares. He breathed his last breath on April 23rd, 1616.
Miguel
Miguel is a singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and musician. Miguel was given the name Miguel Jontel Pimentel on October 23rd, 1985 in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Miguel is also known as Pimentel and Miguel Jontel.
Miguel Cotto
Miguel Cotto is a boxer. Miguel was born on October 29th, 1980 in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Miguel Angel Silvestre
He has had major accomplishments since 2004. Miguel was given the name Miguel Ángel Silvestre Rambla on April 6th, 1982 in Castellón de la Plana.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is a military person. His military service ended in 1809.
- Miguel CabreraBaseball Player
- Miguel O'HaraComics Character
- Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela
- Miguel VelosoSoccer Player
- Miguel IndurainCyclist
- Miguel de Unamuno
- The Marquis of EstellaPrime Minister of Spain
- Miguel López de LegazpiGovernor-General of Spanish East Indies
- Miguel LayúnSoccer Player
- Miguel de IcazaSoftware Developer
- Miguel BoséMusician
- Miguel BritosSoccer Player
- Miguel SandovalActor
- Miguel Ángel MoyàSoccer Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Miguel
Notable Persons With the Last Name Miguel
Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel is a latin pop, pop music, bolero, and mariachi musician. He was most prominent from 1981 to present. Luis was given the name Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri on April 19th, 1970 in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Miguel
Miguel is a singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and musician. Miguel was given the name Miguel Jontel Pimentel on October 23rd, 1985 in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Miguel is also known as Pimentel and Miguel Jontel.
Janina San Miguel
She holds the title Binibining Pilipinas World 2008 and Binibining Pilipinas World2008. Janina was given the name Janina Miller San Miguel on November 14th, 1990 in Philippines.
João Miguel
He was most prominent from 2004 to present. João was born on January 1st, 1970 in Salvador, Bahia.
Miguel de Miguel
He has been prominent since 2002. Miguel was born on April 17th, 1975 in Málaga.
Amanda Miguel
Amanda Miguel is a latin pop musician. She was most prominent from 1981 to present. Amanda was born on June 1st, 1956 in Gaiman, Chubut.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Miguel | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 13.31% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 3.11% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 13.72% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 4.90% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.73% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 62.23% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Miguel
People with the last name Miguel are most frequently White, Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, or Hispanic or Latino
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Miguel
| #14 | Boy Names Unique to the West |
| #14 | Boy Names Unique to the West Coast |