#2862024 rank
2007peak year
81,048babies named Angelo since 1880
▲ +11%5-year trend
Angelo popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Angelo mean?
The Italian form of Angelus, from Greek angelos, 'messenger'. Long popular in Italy and among Italian American families, it peaked in the US in the early 20th century.
OriginItalian
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Angelo
Same era, same vibe — if you like Angelo, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Angelos
- Angelo Dundee, boxing trainer
Spellings & variants
AngelAngeli
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