Angelo
Angelo is a boys' name of Italian origin meaning “angel, messenger of God.” It ranked #304 in the United States in 2025. The Italian form of Angel, Angelo carries celestial associations while remaining a warm, approachable name.
how do you pronounce Angelo?
AHN-jeh-loh
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what does Angelo mean?
The name Angelo means “angel, messenger of God.” It comes from the Italian language tradition.
The Italian form of Angel, Angelo carries celestial associations while remaining a warm, approachable name. Michelangelo (Michael-Angelo) is perhaps the most famous bearer in compound form. The name is deeply woven into Italian Catholic culture and artistic heritage.
where does the name Angelo come from?
Wikipedia gives a brief gloss for Angelo as an Italian masculine given name and surname meaning angel or messenger — the fuller messenger of God phrasing found elsewhere isn't stated by the source retrieved here.
the history of Angelo
Nothing further about the name's history is given in the brief source retrieved.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #304 |
| 2024 | #286 |
| 2023 | #299 |
| 2022 | #314 |
| 2021 | #316 |
| 2020 | #314 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Angelo?
- Michelangelo Buonarroti (Renaissance artist, compound name)
- Angelo Badalamenti (film composer)
what names are similar to Angelo?
what names go well with Angelo?
Sibling names that share Angelo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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