Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Spanish Form of Michael God Like, Who Resembles God
Pronunciation: mee-GHEHL, /miˈɡɛl/, M IH G EH L
Popularity Rank: #48
Derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' Miguel is a popular name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
The name Miguel is of Spanish origin and means Spanish Form of Michael God Like, Who Resembles God, Like the Lord, Who is Like God. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Miguel is commonly found in Mexico, United States of America, Spain, and 90 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mee-GHEHL
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /miˈɡɛl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IH G EH L
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Miguel is recorded 465,048 times globally, ranking it as the 48th most common name worldwide.
Miguel is most prevalent in Mexico, with 76,311 occurrences, making it the 10th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Miguel is found among 1 in every 6 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #10 | 1 : 12 |
| United States of America | #29 | 1 : 24 |
| Spain | #12 | 1 : 9 |
| Colombia | #27 | 1 : 20 |
| Peru | #9 | 1 : 26 |
| Chile | #24 | 1 : 20 |
| Portugal | #10 | 1 : 6 |
| Bolivia | #13 | 1 : 29 |
| Argentina | #22 | 1 : 22 |
| France | #470 | 1 : 188 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Miguel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Miguel Jontel Pimentel is an American singer and songwriter who specializes in contemporary and alternative R&B. Raised in San Pedro, California, he began pursuing a music career at age thirteen. After signing to Jive Records in 2007, Miguel released his debut studio album, All I Want Is You, in November 2010. Although it was underpromoted upon its release, the album became a sleeper hit and helped Miguel garner commercial standing. The album’s second single, "Sure Thing" reached further success in 2023, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ultimately becoming his most commercially successful song to date.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 08:59 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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