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Angel

Meaning: messenger · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

From Greek angelos, 'messenger'. Especially popular in Spanish-speaking families (Ángel).

Famous people named Angel

Ángel Di María (footballer)

Nicknames

Ange

Variants & related names

Ángel, Angelo, Angelino

Angel name art

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FAQ

What does the name Angel mean?

Angel means “messenger”. It comes from Greek.

Is Angel a popular name?

Yes — Angel has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Angel?

Ange.

What are other forms of Angel?

Ángel, Angelo, Angelino.

Similar names

Phoenix · Theo · Kyrie · Theodore · Sebastian · Alexander

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.