Migel
Migel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Migel is a variant spelling of the Spanish name Miguel, derived from the Hebrew name Michael. It carries the traditional rhetorical meaning asking who can compare to God. In the United States, it is a rare spelling choice compared to the standard Miguel.
Popularity in the United States
1,718 babies in the United States have been named Migel since 1880. It ranks #3071 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- CA (66.2 %)
- TX (30 %)
- IL (2.4 %)
- CO (0.68 %)
- FL (0.68 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 52 |
| 1930-1940 | 42 |
| 1940-1950 | 54 |
| 1950-1960 | 83 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 205 |
| 1980-1990 | 345 |
| 1990-2000 | 449 |
| 2000-2010 | 349 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Fun facts
- Migel serves as a phonetic simplified spelling of the highly popular Spanish name Miguel.
- Over 1,700 boys in the United States have been given the spelling Migel since official recording began in 1880.