The nameAngel
Angel is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "messenger". Very common in Spanish as Ángel, it is popular among Hispanic families in the United States.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Angel comes from the Greek angelos, "messenger", the word for the messengers of God.
Origin
Greek, through Latin and Spanish. In Spanish-speaking countries Ángel is a classic boy's name; in English it is also used for girls.
History
Angel has been in the American top 50 for years, mostly among Hispanic families. Ángel Di María, the Argentinian footballer, is a famous bearer.
Did you know?
- Ángel Di María scored for Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final against France.
Famous people named Angel
- Ángel Di María, footballer
- Ángel Cabrera, golfer
- Angel Locsin, actress
Popularity of the name Angel
Angel in the United States
Angel was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 119,775 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Angel. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Angel in the United States were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 5,470 births a year.
Angel in the United Kingdom
Angel was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 4,615 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Angel. Half of all babies named Angel in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 130 births a year on average, against 165 in the five years before.
Angel in France
Angel in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Angel
Names from the same generation as Angel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angel mean?
Angel comes from the Greek angelos, "messenger", the word for the messengers of God.
What is the origin of the name Angel?
Greek, through Latin and Spanish. In Spanish-speaking countries Ángel is a classic boy's name; in English it is also used for girls.
Is Angel a girl's or a boy's name?
Angel is a boy's name. In the United States, 28% of the babies named Angel are girls.
How popular is the name Angel?
In 2024, Angel was the 63rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 4,964 births.
What are the variants of the name Angel?
Variants and related names of Angel include Angela and Angelo.
What are good sibling names for Angel?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Chloe, Abigail, Natalie and Melanie for a sister, Alexander, Christopher, Nathan and Andrew for a brother.
Who are famous people named Angel?
Ángel Di María, footballer; Ángel Cabrera, golfer; Angel Locsin, actress.