Angel
Angel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หeษชn.dอกสษl/
Meaning and origin of Angel
- A unisex given name
- A male given name
- A male given name, variant of Angelo
- A male given name from Latin Angelus [in turn from Ancient Greek], used since 16th century
How popular is Angel?
Since 1880, 100,288 girls and 265,886 boys in the U.S. have been named Angel (27% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #104 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #31 in 2006. In 2025 it ranked #67 for boys, with 5,308 babies given the name.
Names similar to Angel
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Angel FAQ
What does the name Angel mean?
A unisex given name A male given name A male given name, variant of Angelo A male given name from Latin Angelus [in turn from Ancient Greek], used since 16th century
What is the origin of the name Angel?
Angel is listed as a name of Latin Angelus origin.
How popular is the name Angel?
Since 1880, 100,288 girls and 265,886 boys in the U.S. have been named Angel (27% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #104 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #31 in 2006. In 2025 it ranked #67 for boys, with 5,308 babies given the name.
Is Angel a boy or girl name?
Angel is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (100,288 girls and 265,886 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.