The nameAngelo
Angelo is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "messenger, angel". It is a classic in Italy.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Angelo comes from the Greek angelos, "messenger".
Origin
Greek, through Italian.
History
Angelo is common in Italy and among Italian-American families, reaching the American top 150. Michelangelo, "Michael the angel", bore a related name.
Famous people named Angelo
- Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Roncalli
- Angelo Badalamenti, composer
- Angelo Dundee, boxing trainer
Popularity of the name Angelo
Angelo in the United States
Angelo was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 11,820 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Angelo. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Angelo in the United States were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,091 births a year.
Angelo in the United Kingdom
Angelo was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 676 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Angelo. Half of all babies named Angelo in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 69 births a year.
Angelo in France
Angelo in Belgium
Angelo in Switzerland
Angelo in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Angelo
Names from the same generation as Angelo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angelo mean?
Angelo comes from the Greek angelos, "messenger".
What is the origin of the name Angelo?
Greek, through Italian.
Is Angelo a girl's or a boy's name?
Angelo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Angelo?
In 2024, Angelo was the 286th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,170 births.
What are the variants of the name Angelo?
Variants and related names of Angelo include Ange and Angel.
What are good sibling names for Angelo?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Selena, Melanie, Helena and Melina for a sister, Esteban, Andrés, Andre and Damien for a brother.
Who are famous people named Angelo?
Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Roncalli; Angelo Badalamenti, composer; Angelo Dundee, boxing trainer.