Miquel
Miquel is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Miquel is the Catalan form of Michael, originating from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. It carries the traditional meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it is a uncommon given name primarily used within families connected to Catalan or broader Hispanic heritage.
Popularity in the United States
2,031 babies in the United States have been named Miquel since 1880. It ranks #2859 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.3 %)
- NY (30.1 %)
- CA (19.9 %)
- NJ (3.5 %)
- FL (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 22 |
| 1950-1960 | 123 |
| 1960-1970 | 171 |
| 1970-1980 | 350 |
| 1980-1990 | 494 |
| 1990-2000 | 426 |
| 2000-2010 | 264 |
| 2010-2019 | 125 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Miquel
- Miquel Barceló: Artist, Painter
- Miquel Nelom: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- Miquel is the exact Catalan equivalent of the English name Michael.
- Though rare in the U.S., the name has maintained a steady presence with over 2,000 registered births since 1880.