Miguel

Boy's name

Miguel is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "Who is like God?"

Meaning Who is like God?
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 1,924
Peak year 2007

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Miguel de Cervantes - Spanish writer, author of "Don Quixote."
  • Miguel Cabrera - Venezuelan baseball player, multiple-time MVP.
  • Miguel Ángel Jiménez - Spanish golfer, multiple European Tour wins.
  • Miguel Bose - Spanish singer and actor, international music career.
  • Miguel Indurain - Spanish cyclist, five-time Tour de France winner.
  • Miguel Sano - Dominican baseball player, Minnesota Twins infielder.
  • Miguel Almiron - Paraguayan soccer player, plays for Newcastle United.
  • Miguel Angel Silvestre - Spanish actor, known for "Sense8" and "Velvet."
  • Miguel Layun - Mexican soccer player, versatile defender.
  • Miguel Angel Ponce - Mexican soccer player, plays for Chivas Guadalajara.

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