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Angelo
BoyItalian, Latin· “angel, messenger”
- Meaning
- angel, messenger
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- AN-juh-loh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #304
- US babies 2025
- 1,124
- Best rank
- #146 (1914)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Angelo
Angelo is an Italian and Latin name that means “angel, messenger”.
Angelo is the Italian form of the Late Latin name Angelus, which comes from the Greek angelos, meaning messenger. In Christian use the word came to mean an angel, a messenger of God, and the name spread through Italy and the rest of Catholic Europe in the Middle Ages. It hides inside the name of the Renaissance artist Michelangelo, and Angelo Roncalli became Pope John XXIII. Angelo feels warm and classic, with a clear Italian accent that travels well in English. Ange and Lo work as nicknames, and the feminine counterparts Angela and Angelina are familiar partners.
Popularity over time
Angelo first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 144 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #146 in 1914, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 1,338 were named Angelo. In 2025, 1,124 babies were named Angelo, and it ranked #304 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #155 in 1920, #325 in 1950, #318 in 1980, #303 in 2000, #290 in 2010, and #304 in 2025. Of the 86,106 US boys named Angelo since records began, 14% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 10,928 babies. Since 2010, 17,512 more have been named Angelo.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Emanuel, Fabian, Caiden, Aden, and Jonas.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Angelo ranked highest in Nevada, Rhode Island, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #119 | 26 |
| Rhode Island | #125 | 9 |
| California | #175 | 226 |
| New York | #180 | 109 |
| New Jersey | #183 | 54 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Angelo is usually pronounced AN-juh-loh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-lo”.
Middle names for Angelo
A few middle names that flow with Angelo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Angelo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angelo mean?
Angelo is an Italian and Latin name that means “angel, messenger”.
What is the origin of the name Angelo?
Angelo has Italian, Latin, and Greek roots. Angelo is the Italian form of the Late Latin name Angelus, which comes from the Greek angelos, meaning messenger.
Is Angelo a popular name?
Yes. Angelo ranked #304 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Angelo a boy or girl name?
Angelo is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Angelo?
Angelo is usually pronounced AN-juh-loh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings