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Miguel
“Who is like God?”
About the name Miguel
Miguel is a boy’s name from the Spanish tradition. Its meaning is “who is like God?”. Names from Spanish, loved across Latin America and the US — like Mateo, Santiago, Camila and Lucía.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Spanish names
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Carlos 👦Free man · Spanish
- Cruz 👦Cross · Spanish
- Diego 👦Supplanter; a Spanish form of James · Spanish
- Emiliano 👦Eager, rival · Spanish
- Joaquin 👦Raised by God · Spanish
- Jose 👦He will add; the Spanish form of Joseph · Spanish
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
- Santiago 👦Saint James · Spanish
- Thiago 👦Saint James; a Portuguese and Spanish form · Spanish
- Xavier 👦New house (from Basque) · Spanish
Sibling name ideas (Spanish, girls)
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
- Camila 👧Helper at a sacred ceremony · Spanish
- Catalina 👧Pure; the Spanish form of Katherine · Spanish
- Esperanza 👧Hope · Spanish
- Isabel 👧Pledged to God; the Spanish form of Elizabeth · Spanish
- Jade 👧The green gemstone · Spanish
- Luz 👧Light · Spanish
- Marisol 👧Sea and sun · Spanish
More boy names starting with M
- Magnus 👦Great; a royal name in Scandinavia · Latin
- Makoa 👦Fearless · Hawaiian
- Malik 👦King (from Arabic); popular in African American families · African American
- Marco 👦Warlike; dedicated to Mars · Italian
- Marcus 👦Warlike; dedicated to Mars · Latin
- Mason 👦Stone worker · English
- Mateo 👦Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew · Spanish
- Matteo 👦Gift of God · Italian
- Matthew 👦Gift of God · Hebrew
- Maverick 👦Independent one; from a Texas rancher who didn’t brand his cattle · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Miguel mean?
Miguel is a name of Spanish origin. It means: who is like God?.
Is Miguel a boy or girl name?
Miguel is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Miguel have?
Miguel has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.