Miguel
mee-gwell, mih-gell
Popularity:
341
Origin:
Spanish
Meaning:
Who is like God
Miguel is the Spanish and Portuguese derivation of Michael and is a beautiful boy’s name that rolls easily off the tongue. In English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Miguel (and Michael) means “who is like God.” While this may seem like big shoes for baby to fill, it’s perfect if you want to raise baby in faith—or give him something to aspire to.
Famous People Named Miguel
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Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
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Miguel Ángel AsturiasNovelist
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Miguel CabreraBaseball Player
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Miguel CottoBoxer
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Miguel de CervantesAuthor
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Miguel Ignacio MendozaSinger
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Miguel SandovalActor