Angelo

Angelo is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “angel.” In 2024 it was given to 1,170 boys in the United States.

Angelo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“angel”
Pronunciation
/ˈæn.d͡ʒə.loʊ/

About the name Angelo

Angelo belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “angel” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Angelo first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #146 in 1914, and in 2024 1,170 babies received the name — 84,975 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Angelo in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#146 in 1914
Peak year
2007
Babies named Angelo in 2024
1,170
Total since 1880
84,975

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Angelo mean?

Angelo means “angel” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Angelo a boy or girl name?

Angelo is a boy name. In 2024, 1,170 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Angelo?

Angelo comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Angelo?

Angelo first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #146 in 1914, and 1,170 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Angelo?

Angelo is pronounced /ˈæn.d͡ʒə.loʊ/ (IPA).

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