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Anjel
BoySpanish, Greek· “variant of Angel, messenger”
- Meaning
- variant of Angel, messenger
- Origin
- Spanish, Greek
- Pronunciation
- AHN-hehl
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #8,305
- US babies 2025
- 9
- Best rank
- #1,764 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2003
Meaning and origin of Anjel
Anjel is a Spanish and Greek name that is usually said to mean “variant of Angel, messenger”.
Anjel is a variant spelling of Angel, from the Greek angelos, messenger. In Spanish, Ángel is a common boys' name, and the j in Anjel reflects the Spanish sound of g before e, a guttural h. It is said AHN-hehl in Spanish, though English speakers may say AYN-juhl. The name is associated with the angels of Jewish and Christian tradition, who serve as messengers of God. Angel, Angelo and Anjelo are related forms. It keeps a familiar name while giving it a distinctive spelling.
Popularity over time
Anjel first appears in US Social Security records in 1954. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,764 in 2003, the same year it reached its highest count of 68 babies. In 2025, 9 babies were named Anjel, and it ranked #8,305 nationally. That is 67% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,303 in 1980, #3,221 in 2000, #2,404 in 2010, and #8,305 in 2025. Of the 1,188 US boys named Anjel since records began, 42% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 297 babies. Since 2010, 386 more have been named Anjel.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Haris, Tyjuan, Donaven, Lino, and Neftali.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 83% of US babies named Anjel over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Anjel is usually pronounced AHN-hehl, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-el”.
Middle names for Anjel
A few middle names that flow with Anjel: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Anjel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anjel mean?
Anjel is a Spanish and Greek name that is usually said to mean “variant of Angel, messenger”.
What is the origin of the name Anjel?
Anjel has Spanish and Greek roots. Anjel is a variant spelling of Angel, from the Greek angelos, messenger.
Is Anjel a popular name?
Not especially. Anjel ranked #8,305 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Anjel a boy or girl name?
Anjel is mainly a boy's name. About 83% of US babies named Anjel over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Anjel?
Anjel is usually pronounced AHN-hehl. 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