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Deangelo

♂ Boy

Pronounced deen-JEHL-oh /din.ˈdʒɛl.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: MessengerMedium

In 30 seconds: Deangelo is an African American boy's name carrying the meaning 'messenger', built on the angel element of Angelo.

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Origin MediumAfrican American

MeaningMessenger

U.S. rank (2025)#1669 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births99 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 12,278

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

Deangelo joins a De- prefix to Angelo, a name rooted in the idea of an angel or messenger, which gives Deangelo its meaning. It grew up within African American naming, where such inventive prefixed forms are a creative tradition. Former NFL running back DeAngelo Williams is a well-known bearer.

The flowing three syllables give the name a smooth, rhythmic sound. The Angelo at its heart keeps a clear link to the meaning of messenger.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Deangelo is 'messenger', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Famous Bearers

★DeAngelo Williams (b. 1983)
American former NFL running back who played 11 seasons, primarily for the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers, and later a professional wrestler.

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Angelo— The base name inside Deangelo that supplies its 'messenger' meaning.

Deshawn— Shares Deangelo's De- prefix and African American naming tradition.

Marcelo— Echoes the flowing -elo ending and Romance feel of Deangelo.

Romello— another African American name

Devonte— shares Deangelo's African American roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deangelo mean?

Deangelo is usually explained as meaning 'messenger' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Deangelo?

It's commonly said deen-JEHL-oh /din.ˈdʒɛl.oʊ/.

Is Deangelo a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Deangelo is used as a boy name.

How popular is Deangelo?

In 2024, Deangelo ranked #1729 in the U.S. for boys, with 95 births recorded.