Miquel is a unique and distinctively Catalan given name, derived from the Latin 'Michael'. It is composed of two elements: 'mihi' meaning 'me', and 'calvus' signifying 'bald'. Thus, Miquel translates to 'who is like God?' Traditionally popular in Catalonia, Spain, it has gained global recognition due to its charming sound and cultural significance.
The name Miquel experienced varied popularity with peaks in the late 1980s and mid-1990s, reaching its highest point with 9 births in 1993.