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Angelos

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-jeh-los /ˈæn.dʒɛ.lɒs/Medium

Meaning: The Greek Angelos, 'messenger; angel' - the very word that gives us 'angel.' A classic, resonant name in Greek tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A resonant Greek name: Angelos means 'messenger; angel' (said 'AN-jeh-los'). Classic and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningThe Greek Angelos, 'messenger; angel' - the very word that gives us 'angel.' A classic, resonant name in Greek tradition.
U.S. rank (2023)#8967 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 270

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619152023

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

Angelos comes from the Greek angelos, 'messenger; angel,' the root of the English 'angel.' It reads classic and resonant, familiar in Greece - rare in the U.S. (said 'AN-jeh-los').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Angelos is Greek for 'messenger; angel' - the source word for 'angel' itself - a classic, meaningful name long used in Greek families (said 'AN-jeh-los').
Overall data confidence 52%
References - Angelos — Greek Angelos 'messenger; angel'

Variations

AngeloAngjelosAngelis

Nicknames

AngelAngie

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Angelo— the Italian form
Angel— the English word-name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Angelos mean?

Angelos is Greek for 'messenger; angel,' the source word for 'angel.'

How do you pronounce Angelos?

It's said AN-jeh-los /ˈæn.dʒɛ.lɒs/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Angelos a boy or girl name?

Angelos is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Angelos?

Angelos is extremely rare in the U.S.

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