Angelo
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Greek / Italian ◈ 3 syllables
"God's Messenger"

From Greek / Italian

Angelo means angel or messenger — the Italian masculine form of Angela, from the Greek angelos. Michelangelo (Michael + Angelo) is the greatest sculptor in history. Angelo Dundee trained Muhammad Ali. Maya Angelou (variant form) is one of America's greatest poets. Three syllables of Italian angelic masculinity, Renaissance sculpture, and boxing-corner wisdom.

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Angelo at a glance
MeaningGod's Messenger
OriginGreek / Italian
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#314
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Why parents love Angelo
  • Michelangelo — the greatest artist in history — contains Angelo.
  • Angelo Dundee trained the Greatest (Muhammad Ali).
  • Three syllables with a warm, Italian sound: AN-jeh-lo.
  • The meaning angel/messenger is divine.
  • Ange is a warm, European nickname.
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The vibe of Angelo
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Origin & history of Angelo
Greek angelos (messenger/angel) → Italian Angelo
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Greek / Italian roots
Angelo comes from the Greek angelos meaning messenger or angel. Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) — whose name combines Michael and Angelo — sculpted David and painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Angelo Dundee (1921–2012) was Muhammad Ali's legendary trainer. Maya Angelou (variant form) was one of America's greatest poets and authors.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Used in Italy for centuries; Michelangelo (1475–1564) is the most famous compound bearer.
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Today
Angelo remains a beloved choice, ranking #314 in the US. 85,825 babies have been named Angelo since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Angelo?
2007 peak year
Today, Angelo ranks around #314 in the United States, with roughly 1,081 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2007, 1,338 babies were given the name (ranked #259 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Angelo's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 85,825 babies have been registered as Angelo since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,338 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #259)
1,081 Avg. per year
(last decade)
10,810 Total registrations
last 10 years
85,825 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #314) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Angelo
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.

Angelo's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — angelic communication. People named Angelo tend to be warm, artistic, and gifted at delivering messages that elevate everyone.

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Elevates everyone
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Warm artist
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Divine messenger
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Sistine-level ambition
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Corner-man wisdom
A1
N5
G7
E5
L3
O6
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
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Personality of Angelo
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Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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