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Anjel

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHN-hel /ˈɑn.hɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Angel — from Greek angelos, 'a messenger; an angel'Low

In 30 seconds: An angel; a messenger: Anjel spells Angel — 'an angel'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'AHN-hel').
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Origin LowGreek, Spanish
MeaningA spelling of Angel — from Greek angelos, 'a messenger; an angel'
U.S. rank (2024)#6467 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,179

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319542024

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

Anjel is a spelling of Angel — from Greek angelos, 'a messenger; an angel'. A crisp, devout name across Hispanic families; the phonetic -j- spelling reflects the Spanish pronunciation (the g as an h; said 'AHN-hel'; nickname Anj).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare in this spelling, an-angel at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Angel means 'a messenger; an angel' (Greek angelos) — Anjel is a phonetic spelling of the Spanish Angel, crisp and devout (the g reads as an h in Spanish; said 'AHN-hel').
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Angel — root etymology

Variations

AngelAnjeloAngell

Nicknames

Anj

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If you like Anjel…

Angel— the standard spelling
Angelo— the Italian form
Gabriel— a kin angelic boys' name
Fidel— shares the -el ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anjel mean?

Anjel spells Angel — Greek 'a messenger; an angel'.

How do you pronounce Anjel?

It's said AHN-hel /ˈɑn.hɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the Spanish pronunciation).

Is Anjel a boy or girl name?

Anjel is a boy's name.

How popular is Anjel?

Anjel is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Angel is more common.

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