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Angell

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How to Pronounce Angell

Pronounced AYN-jul /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/Medium

Meaning: Angell doubles as a spelling variant of Angel (from the Greek angelos, 'messenger,' the root of 'angel') and a genuine English surname of the same origin, borne notably by the astronomer George Angell and others.Medium

In 30 seconds: Angell is a variant of Angel, from the Greek for 'messenger,' and also a real English surname. As a girl's given name it stayed rare, peaking around 1980 (said AYN-jul).
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningAngell doubles as a spelling variant of Angel (from the Greek angelos, 'messenger,' the root of 'angel') and a genuine English surname of the same origin, borne notably by the astronomer George Angell and others.
U.S. rank (2024)#15426 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 478

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219552024

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

Angell traces to the Greek angelos, 'messenger,' the root shared by Angel and Angela. The double-L spelling also appears as an established English surname, and as a first name it reads as a heavenly, protective choice for a daughter.

Angell was never common as a given name, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1980, and it has continued in scattered use into the 2020s. It carries the same warm, guardian-angel associations as Angela and Angelina.

Did you know? Angell doubles as an English surname as well as a name variant; both trace to the Greek angelos, 'messenger,' the same root behind the everyday word angel.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Angell — Greek 'angelos' messenger; also English surname

Variations

AngelAngelaAngelle

Nicknames

AngieGel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Angell mean?

It is a variant of Angel, from the Greek angelos meaning 'messenger,' and also an English surname of the same root.

How do you pronounce Angell?

It is said AYN-jul /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Angell a boy or girl name?

Angell is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Angell?

It has always been rare in the United States as a first name, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1980, with light continued use since.

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