Miguel
«Who is like God?»
The constellation of Miguel · every letter is a star; its height set by its numerology
Meaning of Miguel
«Who is like God?»
That is what Miguel carries inside: a name of Hebrew origin with centuries behind it.
Miguel at a glance
Origin: Hebrew
Symbolizes: discipline, loyalty and stability
Numerology: Expression 4 · Soul 8 · Personality 5
Ruling planet: Uranus (number 4)
Day: Saturday Color: Blue Stone: Sapphire
Popularity: #196 in the U.S. (2020–2025)
Numerology & planet

Steady, orderly and hardworking; builds firm foundations.
About the name Miguel
In numerology, Miguel vibrates with the number 4, the territory of Uranus. Steady, disciplined and hardworking. Summed up in a few words: discipline, loyalty and stability.
The personality of Miguel in numerology
Three numbers, three layers of Miguel:
Expression 4 · Uranus: Steady, disciplined and hardworking.
Soul 8 · Saturn: beneath the surface, its compass points to success and mastery.
Personality 5 · Mercury: its first impression is lively and magnetic.
The origin of Miguel
Hebrew is the language of the Bible and one of the richest sources of names with deep spiritual meaning. Miguel belongs to that family: it means «Who is like God?» and still says it with the same force. By its number 4, Miguel is linked to the day Saturday, the color Blue, the element Earth and the stone Sapphire.
How popular is Miguel?
Miguel is in a quieter moment. Between 2020 and 2025, 11,530 boys named Miguel were registered in the U.S. (rank #196), according to the Social Security Administration.
Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)
It ranked #144 in the 2010s, so it's heard less often now. That has its charm: a name everyone recognizes, that fewer classmates will share.
It has ranked in the top 200 continuously since the 1980s: over four decades among the favorites.
Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.
Is Miguel a good name for your baby?
Miguel brings together two things rarely found in one name: a meaning with weight («Who is like God?») and a sound that is easy to love. Write it with your last name, say it out loud — and for the final nudge, its compatibility awaits on Astra.
Name day
The name day is celebrated on September 29, in honor of San Miguel Arcángel.
History & trivia
History. Michael comes from Hebrew, meaning «who is like God?». It is the name of the archangel Michael, leader of the heavenly host.
✦ Did you know? Saint Michael the Archangel is depicted defeating the dragon, a symbol of good over evil.
Compatibility
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miguel mean?
Miguel means «Who is like God?» It is a name of Hebrew origin.
What is the numerology of Miguel?
Its number is 4, ruled by Uranus: Steady, orderly and hardworking; builds firm foundations.
Is Miguel a boy or girl name?
Miguel is used as a boy's name.