Angel

Angel is a unisex name of Spanish origin meaning “messenger.”

Angel at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Spanish · English & American · Greek
Meaning
“messenger”
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪn.d͡ʒəl/

About the name Angel

Angel belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “messenger” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Angel does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Angel mean?

Angel means “messenger” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Angel a boy or girl name?

Angel is a unisex name.

What origin is the name Angel?

Angel comes from the Spanish, English & American and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Angel?

Angel does not appear in US Social Security records, which list every name given to at least five babies in a year since 1880. It may still be familiar in its home tradition.

How do you pronounce Angel?

Angel is pronounced /ˈeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ (IPA).

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