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Angelito

♂ Boy

Pronounced ahn-heh-LEE-toh /ˌɑn.hɛˈli.toʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish diminutive of Angel — from Greek angelos, 'a messenger (of God); an angel' — 'little angel'Low

In 30 seconds: Little angel: Angelito is a Spanish diminutive of Angel. Lyrical, tender, and warm (said 'ahn-heh-LEE-toh').
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Origin LowGreek, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish diminutive of Angel — from Greek angelos, 'a messenger (of God); an angel' — 'little angel'
U.S. rank (2024)#7256 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 473

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319702024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Angelito is a Spanish diminutive of Angel — from Greek angelos, 'a messenger (of God); an angel' — 'little angel'. A lyrical, tender name (said 'ahn-heh-LEE-toh'; nickname Angel).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, little-angel at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Angel comes from Greek angelos, 'a messenger (of God); an angel' — Angelito is the Spanish 'little angel', lyrical and tender (said 'ahn-heh-LEE-toh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Angel — Spanish diminutive

Variations

AngelAngeloAnhelito

Nicknames

Angel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Angelito mean?

Angelito is a Spanish diminutive of Angel — Greek 'a messenger (of God); an angel' — 'little angel'.

How do you pronounce Angelito?

It's said ahn-heh-LEE-toh /ˌɑn.hɛˈli.toʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third (the g is said as h).

Is Angelito a boy or girl name?

Angelito is a boy's name.

How popular is Angelito?

Angelito is a rare name in the U.S.

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