Angelo Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Angelo is a character name often used in movies to evoke an Italian or angelic persona.

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A Deep Dive

Angelo Overview

Meaning

Angel or messenger

Gender

Boy

Origin

Italian

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Angelus,” meaning “messenger” or “angel.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.dʒə.loʊ/

Popularity

Angelo is popular in Italy, the USA, and other countries with a strong Italian heritage. In 2023, Angelo ranked #328 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Classic, Religious and Spiritual, Traditional

Associated Traits

Graceful, artistic, gentle

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Embodying angels and divine messengers, representing its spiritual significance.

Name Day

May 5th (Italy)
A Deep Dive

Angelo Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Angel, Angelos, Angelino, Angelus, Angelico, Angelito

Common Nicknames

Angie, Anjo, Gelo, Lo, Gel, Ange

Diminutives

Ang, Angi, Lino, Angy

Famous People

  • Angelo Badalamenti
    (American Composer)
  • Angelo Dundee
    (American Boxing Trainer)
  • Angelo Mozilo
    (American Businessman)
  • Angelo Branduardi
    (Italian Musician)
  • Angelo Scola
    (Italian Cardinal)
  • Angelo Ogbonna
    (Italian Soccer Player)
  • Angelo Bruschini
    (English Guitarist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Angelo Siciliano
    ("Atlas Shrugged," Novel)
  • Angelo Donatelli
    ("Don Angelo's Money," Novel)
  • "Angelo Rules"
    (TV Series)
  • Angelo Moore
    ("Fishbone," Band)
  • Angelo "Nino" Mondaini
    ("I Soliti Idioti," TV Series)
  • Angelo Colasanto
    ("Torchwood: Miracle Day," TV Series)

Places

  • San Angelo City
    (Texas, USA)
  • San Angelo Park
    (California, USA)
  • Angelo Coast Range Reserve
    (California, USA)
  • Angeles Crest Highway
    (California, USA)
  • Angelo Township
    (Wisconsin, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Angelo?

Angelo, translating to “angel” in Italian, represents a kind and gentle personality. Those who carry the name Angelo are often seen as embodying qualities of peace and purity, offering comfort and serenity to those around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Angelo?

Angelo comes from the Italian language and is derived from the Latin name Angelus, which means “messenger” or “angel.” The name reflects a rich history tied to religious and cultural contexts in Italy.

Angelo Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Angelo in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3162021#3132022#2992023
Top 3 Rankings#1461914#1461916#1481921

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Angelo

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023299
(+14 from 2022)
1114
(+47 from 2022)
0.06084
2022313
(+3 from 2021)
1067
(+22 from 2021)
0.05697
2021316
(-2 from 2020)
1045
(-9 from 2020)
0.05577
2020314
(+4 from 2019)
1054
No change from 2019
0.05698
2019318
(+12 from 2018)
1054
(+41 from 2018)
0.05485
2018330
(+3 from 2017)
1013
(-17 from 2017)
0.05212
2017333
(-4 from 2016)
1030
(-19 from 2016)
0.05204
2016329
(-30 from 2015)
1049
(-158 from 2015)
0.05179
2015299
(+17 from 2014)
1207
(+102 from 2014)
0.05904
2014316
(-8 from 2013)
1105
(-15 from 2013)
0.05392
2013308
(+3 from 2012)
1120
(+55 from 2012)
0.05543
2012311
(-13 from 2011)
1065
(-56 from 2011)
0.05248
2011298
(-8 from 2010)
1121
(-36 from 2010)
0.05518
2010290
(-4 from 2009)
1157
(+9 from 2009)
0.05632
2009286
(-3 from 2008)
1148
(-53 from 2008)
0.05413
2008283
(-24 from 2007)
1201
(-137 from 2007)
0.05508
2007259
(+1 from 2006)
1338
(+24 from 2006)
0.06040
2006260
(-3 from 2005)
1314
(+20 from 2005)
0.05994
2005257
(+12 from 2004)
1294
(+76 from 2004)
0.06083
2004269
(+1 from 2003)
1218
(+59 from 2003)
0.05763
2003270
(+8 from 2002)
1159
(+74 from 2002)
0.05516
2002278
(+8 from 2001)
1085
(+39 from 2001)
0.05250
2001286
(+17 from 2000)
1046
(+55 from 2000)
0.05057
2000303
(+4 from 1999)
991
(+54 from 1999)
0.04745
1999307
(-4 from 1998)
937
(-7 from 1998)
0.04595
1998303
(+4 from 1997)
944
(+58 from 1997)
0.04656
1997307
(+26 from 1996)
886
(+110 from 1996)
0.04435
1996333
(+10 from 1995)
776
(+62 from 1995)
0.03873
1995343
(+3 from 1994)
714
(+2 from 1994)
0.03550
1994346
(-8 from 1993)
712
(-33 from 1993)
0.03493
1993338
(-4 from 1992)
745
(-16 from 1992)
0.03607
1992334
(-7 from 1991)
761
(-11 from 1991)
0.03625
1991327
(+7 from 1990)
772
(+33 from 1990)
0.03642
1990334
(-4 from 1989)
739
(+34 from 1989)
0.03434
1989330
(+3 from 1988)
705
(+57 from 1988)
0.03364
1988333
(-4 from 1987)
648
(+21 from 1987)
0.03236
1987329
(+12 from 1986)
627
(+65 from 1986)
0.03215
1986341
(-23 from 1985)
562
(-77 from 1985)
0.02925
1985318
(+11 from 1984)
639
(+67 from 1984)
0.03321
1984329
(-13 from 1983)
572
(-45 from 1983)
0.03048
1983316
(+2 from 1982)
617
(+9 from 1982)
0.03311
1982318
(+10 from 1981)
608
(+26 from 1981)
0.03222
1981328
(-10 from 1980)
582
(-20 from 1980)
0.03125
1980318
(+16 from 1979)
602
(+54 from 1979)
0.03246
1979334
(-7 from 1978)
548
(+13 from 1978)
0.03059
1978327
(-3 from 1977)
535
(-41 from 1977)
0.03131
1977324
(-6 from 1976)
576
(+21 from 1976)
0.03370
1976318
(+6 from 1975)
555
(+7 from 1975)
0.03400
1975324
(-1 from 1974)
548
(-2 from 1974)
0.03378
1974323
(+11 from 1973)
550
(+38 from 1973)
0.03374
1973334
(-3 from 1972)
512
(-27 from 1972)
0.03173
1972331
(+16 from 1971)
539
(+9 from 1971)
0.03220
1971347
(-22 from 1970)
530
(-64 from 1970)
0.02916
1970325
(+10 from 1969)
594
(+52 from 1969)
0.03118
1969335
(+1 from 1968)
542
(+22 from 1968)
0.02963
1968336
(-49 from 1967)
520
(-119 from 1967)
0.02929
1967287
(+15 from 1966)
639
(+34 from 1966)
0.03591
1966302
(-11 from 1965)
605
(-57 from 1965)
0.03329
1965291
(+10 from 1964)
662
(-33 from 1964)
0.03494
1964301
(-26 from 1963)
695
(-89 from 1963)
0.03429
1963275
(+10 from 1962)
784
(+68 from 1962)
0.03797
1962285
(-3 from 1961)
716
(-38 from 1961)
0.03407
1961282
(+17 from 1960)
754
(+90 from 1960)
0.03496
1960299
(-4 from 1959)
664
(-46 from 1959)
0.03066
1959295
(+7 from 1958)
710
(+84 from 1958)
0.03277
1958302
(-21 from 1957)
626
(-98 from 1957)
0.02905
1957281
(+7 from 1956)
724
(+74 from 1956)
0.03308
1956288
(+14 from 1955)
650
(+72 from 1955)
0.03029
1955302
(+1 from 1954)
578
(+10 from 1954)
0.02765
1954303
(+16 from 1953)
568
(+81 from 1953)
0.02745
1953319
(-1 from 1952)
487
(-12 from 1952)
0.02432
1952318
(+6 from 1951)
499
(+53 from 1951)
0.02529
1951324
(+1 from 1950)
446
(+9 from 1950)
0.02333
1950325
(+15 from 1949)
437
(+45 from 1949)
0.02403
1949340
(-15 from 1948)
392
(-35 from 1948)
0.02175
1948325
(-1 from 1947)
427
(-18 from 1947)
0.02395
1947324
(+19 from 1946)
445
(+90 from 1946)
0.02396
1946343
(+9 from 1945)
355
(+69 from 1945)
0.02151
1945352
(-21 from 1944)
286
(-48 from 1944)
0.02085
1944331
(-12 from 1943)
334
(-32 from 1943)
0.02404
1943319
(-29 from 1942)
366
(-69 from 1942)
0.02516
1942290
(+1 from 1941)
435
(+40 from 1941)
0.03089
1941291
(-10 from 1940)
395
No change from 1940
0.03148
1940281
(-3 from 1939)
395
(+1 from 1939)
0.03330
1939278
(+6 from 1938)
394
(+19 from 1938)
0.03477
1938284
(-18 from 1937)
375
(-39 from 1937)
0.03300
1937266
(+2 from 1936)
414
(+8 from 1936)
0.03786
1936268
(-30 from 1935)
406
(-86 from 1935)
0.03815
1935238
(-5 from 1934)
492
(-2 from 1934)
0.04600
1934233
(-13 from 1933)
494
(-27 from 1933)
0.04652
1933220
(-11 from 1932)
521
(-86 from 1932)
0.05107
1932209
(-15 from 1931)
607
(-63 from 1931)
0.05649
1931194
(-4 from 1930)
670
(-58 from 1930)
0.06263
1930190
(-13 from 1929)
728
(-67 from 1929)
0.06445
1929177
No change from 1928
795
(-17 from 1928)
0.07178
1928177
(-9 from 1927)
812
(-81 from 1927)
0.07116
1927168
(+4 from 1926)
893
(+53 from 1926)
0.07686
1926172
(-4 from 1925)
840
(-57 from 1925)
0.07333
1925168
(-3 from 1924)
897
(-62 from 1924)
0.07790
1924165
(-8 from 1923)
959
(-31 from 1923)
0.08203
1923157
(+4 from 1922)
990
(+12 from 1922)
0.08743
1922161
(-13 from 1921)
978
(-66 from 1921)
0.08692
1921148
(+7 from 1920)
1044
(+122 from 1920)
0.09175
1920155
(+6 from 1919)
922
(+79 from 1919)
0.08376
1919161
(+1 from 1918)
843
(-21 from 1918)
0.08303
1918162
(-10 from 1917)
864
(+8 from 1917)
0.08239
1917152
(-6 from 1916)
856
(-8 from 1916)
0.08923
1916146
(+3 from 1915)
864
(+65 from 1915)
0.09358
1915149
(-3 from 1914)
799
(+156 from 1914)
0.09070
1914146
(+7 from 1913)
643
(+165 from 1913)
0.09410
1913153
(+2 from 1912)
478
(+94 from 1912)
0.08914
1912155
(+19 from 1911)
384
(+203 from 1911)
0.08506
1911174
(+21 from 1910)
181
(+46 from 1910)
0.07498
1910195
(+22 from 1909)
135
(+37 from 1909)
0.06474
1909217
(+13 from 1908)
98
(+16 from 1908)
0.05541
1908230
(+43 from 1907)
82
(+24 from 1907)
0.04929
1907273
(-10 from 1906)
58
(+2 from 1906)
0.03657
1906263
(+21 from 1905)
56
(+8 from 1905)
0.03887
1905284
(+22 from 1904)
48
(+7 from 1904)
0.03351
1904306
(-3 from 1903)
41
(+3 from 1903)
0.02960
1903303
(+23 from 1902)
38
(+2 from 1902)
0.02938
1902326
(-16 from 1901)
36
(+3 from 1901)
0.02712
1901310
(+120 from 1900)
33
(+6 from 1900)
0.02855
1900430
(-6 from 1899)
27
(+8 from 1899)
0.01665
1899424
(+11 from 1898)
19
(-2 from 1898)
0.01649
1898435
(-24 from 1897)
21
No change from 1897
0.01590
1897411
(+181 from 1896)
21
(+8 from 1896)
0.01722
1896592
(-13 from 1895)
13
No change from 1895
0.01007
1895579
(-140 from 1894)
13
(-6 from 1894)
0.01027
1894439
(+20 from 1893)
19
(+3 from 1893)
0.01521
1893459
(+113 from 1892)
16
(+3 from 1892)
0.01322
1892572
(+63 from 1891)
13
(+4 from 1891)
0.00989
1891635
(-69 from 1890)
9
(-3 from 1890)
0.00824
1890566
(-41 from 1889)
12
(-1 from 1889)
0.01003
1889525
(+179 from 1888)
13
(+4 from 1888)
0.01092
1888704
(-25 from 1887)
9
(+1 from 1887)
0.00693
1887679
(-167 from 1886)
8
(-5 from 1886)
0.00732
1886512
(+129 from 1885)
13
(+4 from 1885)
0.01092
1885641
(-28 from 1884)
9
(-1 from 1884)
0.00776
1884613
(+78 from 1882)
10
(+2 from 1882)
0.00815
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1882691
(+175 from 1881)
8
(+3 from 1881)
0.00656
1881866
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00462
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Angelo

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2162021#2142022#1762023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2192021#2072022#1752023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2952021#3052022#2672023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1702021#2092022#1602023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2222021#1642022#2052023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2242021#2212022#1992023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2562021#3172022#3252023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3272021#3442022#5072023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4022021#3352022#3412023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2862021#4062022#3762023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1992021#1822022#1532023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3152021#2452022#4022023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2322021#2272022#2442023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3732021#5412022#3982023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1042021#1852022#1732023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6592021#5932022#4212023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4182021#4312022#4892023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2062021#1902022#2042023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5852021#6082022#5442023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5242020#6452021#7122023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8612021#6422022#5652023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4262021#3642022#4172023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1782021#2712022#2472023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5172021#4562022#5132023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5142021#3612022#3302023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6272021#4822022#4862023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5922013#6062014#7322017

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3622021#3992022#4292023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5502021#4292022#5502023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2432015#2522016#1622017

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6312021#9142022#5382023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3152019#3302020#4452022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3241941#3161951#3482018

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2312021#3892022#4402023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5932020#5462021#3662023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3061985#4041986#3741999

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5082021#5402022#5642023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1562016#1392017#1552019

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5062021#5232022#5632023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2662010#2312011#2122013

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5362009#5122017#4612023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5262013#3782016#5672023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3182004#3372010#4132022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1981921#1911923#1841955

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1091921#1841998#1972006

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1322008

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2242014

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2352006

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2192007

Popularity Rankings for Angelo in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Philippines

Philippines flagPhilippines#62018#72020#72021

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#882006#442007#372009

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#472014#472015#492016

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1312012#1762014#1852015

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1842008#1582009#1792012

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1611963#1741964#1931965

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1752018#1702019#1892021

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1871997#1951998

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3222016#2372017#1942023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4602022#3382023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3462014#4152017#4142022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#3942020#3942021#3472022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4102020#5592021#3512022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3642018#3702019#4972021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3872016#3672018#4122023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4611992#3781993#4382004

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4172021#3792022#6282023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4292018#5982019#4592022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5892019#6272020#5692021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7412020#6572022#5842023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Angelo a Name for Boys or Girls?

Mostly, Angelo is given to boys. The masculine form of the name makes it a popular choice for male children.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Angelo

Angelo in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Angelo Badalamenti (Composer, 1937–2022): An American composer famous for his work on the soundtracks of David Lynch's films and TV shows.
  • Angelo Dundee (Boxing Trainer, 1921–2012): An American boxing trainer who worked with legendary fighters like Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard.
  • Angelo Mozilo (Businessman, 1938–2020): An American businessman and co-founder of Countrywide Financial, a major mortgage lender.
  • Angelo Branduardi (Musician, born 1950): An Italian singer-songwriter and musician celebrated for his folk-inspired music.
  • Angelo Scola (Cardinal, born 1941): An Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and former Archbishop of Milan.
  • Angelo Ogbonna (Soccer Player, born 1988): An Italian professional soccer player who has played for clubs like Juventus and West Ham United.
  • Angelo Bruschini (Guitarist, 1961–2023): An English guitarist and member of the band Massive Attack.
  • Angelo Siciliano ("Atlas Shrugged," 1957 Novel): Also known as Charles Atlas, he is a minor character symbolizing strength and determination.
  • Angelo Donatelli ("Don Angelo's Money," 1972 Novel): A powerful mafia don dealing with the complexities of power and loyalty.
  • "Angelo Rules" (2010 TV Series): An animated series following the adventures of a clever and imaginative boy named Angelo.
  • Angelo Moore ("Fishbone," 1985 Band): The lead singer and saxophonist of the influential American rock band.
  • Angelo "Nino" Mondaini ("I Soliti Idioti," 2009 TV Series): A comedic character known for his outrageous antics and catchphrases.
  • Angelo Colasanto ("Torchwood: Miracle Day," 2011 TV Series): A significant character whose research is central to the plot of the series.
  • San Angelo City (Texas, USA): A city in west-central Texas, notable for its historic sites and vibrant arts community.
  • Angelo State Natural Area (Texas, USA): A natural area near San Angelo offering hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
  • San Angelo Park (California, USA): A public park located in La Puente, California, featuring sports facilities and picnic areas.
  • Angelo Coast Range Reserve (California, USA): A research reserve in Northern California that protects diverse ecosystems within the Coast Range.
  • Angelo's Crest (California, USA): A scenic drive through the San Gabriel Mountains offering stunning views and outdoor activities.
  • Angelo Township (Wisconsin, USA): A township in Monroe County, characterized by its rural landscape and small community.
  • Angelo Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A bay located on the central coast of British Columbia, known for its remote and pristine environment.

Similar Names to Angelo

Sibling Names for Angelo