Meguel
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 21 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Meguel is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 21 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Meguel is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Meguel is a boy's baby name, a phonetic respelling of Miguel — the Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael, rooted in the Hebrew Mikhael, meaning 'who is like God?' Michael is one of the archangels in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Meguel captures how Miguel sounds in some regional accents, bridging Spanish-language naming with an Anglicized phonetic spelling. The name carries Michael's long, dignified history in a form that reflects the cross-cultural richness of American Spanish heritage.
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Meguel is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Meguel has been recorded as a boy's name since 1972, with 21 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Meguel has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1972.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 16 | — |
The Story of Meguel
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1978, Meguel is a Gen X staple. Boys named Meguel are most likely born between 1972 and 1988.
How rare is Meguel?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Meguel is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1972, peaked in the 1970s with 16 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1972–1990)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | #9034 |
| 1978 | 6 | #5535 |
| 1977 | 5 | #6494 |
| 1972 | 5 | #5489 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–1990