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Arcangel

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-KAHN-hel /ɑrˈkɑn.hɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish arcangel, 'an archangel; a chief angel' (from Greek arkhangelos, 'chief messenger'); we note the religious wordLow

In 30 seconds: An archangel; a chief angel: Arcangel is Spanish 'archangel'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ar-KAHN-hel').

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Origin LowSpanish, Greek

MeaningFrom Spanish arcangel, 'an archangel; a chief angel' (from Greek arkhangelos, 'chief messenger'); we note the religious word

U.S. rank (2025)#7715 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Arcangel comes from Spanish arcangel, 'an archangel; a chief angel' — from Greek arkhangelos, 'chief messenger' (we note the religious word). Also borne by a reggaeton artist. A lyrical, devout name (said 'ar-KAHN-hel'; nickname Arca).

In the U.S. it appears in Latin-American families. Rare, an-archangel at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Arcangel means 'an archangel; a chief angel' in Spanish (from the Greek arkhangelos, 'chief messenger') — a lyrical, devout word-name (also a reggaeton artist's name; we note the religious word; said 'ar-KAHN-hel').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Arcangel — religious word noted

Variations

ArcángelArkangel

Nicknames

Arca

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arcangel mean?

Arcangel is Spanish for 'an archangel; a chief angel'. We note the religious word.

How do you pronounce Arcangel?

It's said ar-KAHN-hel /ɑrˈkɑn.hɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arcangel a boy or girl name?

Arcangel is a boy's name.

How popular is Arcangel?

Arcangel is a rare name in the U.S.