Miguel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Miguel Name at a Glance

Name	Miguel
Meaning	Spanish form of Michael 'God like'.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Miguel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Miguel means “Spanish form of Michael 'God like”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Miguel Name Origin

Our database records Miguel under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Miguel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Miguel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Miguel

When considering Miguel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.