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.
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how do you pronounce Angelo?
AHN-jeh-loh
where does the name Angelo come from?
An Italian masculine given name and surname meaning angel or messenger.
Michelangelo (Michael-Angelo) is perhaps the most famous bearer in compound form. The name is deeply woven into Italian Catholic culture and artistic heritage.
how popular is this name?
Angelo has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 144 years since 1881, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #146 in 1914, and ranked #304 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #304 |
| 2024 | #286 |
| 2023 | #299 |
| 2022 | #314 |
| 2021 | #316 |
| 2020 | #314 |
| 2019 | #317 |
| 2018 | #330 |
| 2017 | #333 |
| 2016 | #329 |
| 2010 | #290 |
| 2000 | #303 |
| 1990 | #334 |
| 1980 | #318 |
| 1970 | #325 |
| 1960 | #300 |
| 1950 | #325 |
| 1940 | #281 |
| 1930 | #190 |
| 1920 | #155 |
| 1914 | #146 |
| 1910 | #195 |
| 1900 | #430 |
| 1890 | #566 |
| 1881 | #866 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Angelo fell outside the top 1,000.
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.
quick answers about Angelo
What does the name Angelo mean?
Angelo means “angel, messenger of God”.
What is the origin of the name Angelo?
Angelo comes from the Italian naming tradition.
How popular is the name Angelo?
Angelo ranked #304 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1914, at #146, and it has spent 144 years in the top 1,000 since 1881.
Is Angelo a boy or girl name?
Angelo is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Angelo?
Angelo is pronounced AHN-jeh-loh, with 3 syllables.
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