angel

Pronunciation
AN-jəl or AN-hel (Spanish)

Gender
unisex

Origin

Greek; Latin

Ranking

  63 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Messenger of God; Angel

The name Angel comes from the Latin name Angelus, which was derived from the Greek word angelos, meaning "messenger." It's one of the most popular heavenly names today, ranking inside the Social Security Administration's top 100 for boy names every year since 1997. Though still used as a feminine name, Angel isn't as popular among girls as it once was. Parents tend to prefer Angela and Angelina for girls, but Angelica is also used.

Famous People Named Angel

  Angelina Jolie

  Actress and humanitarian known for her philanthropy work

  Angel Locsin

  Filipino actress and advocate for various social causes

  Angel Coulby

  Actress known for her role in the TV series Merlin

  Angel Di Maria

  Professional soccer player known for his skills on the field

  Angelique Kidjo

  Grammy-winning singer and activist for African culture

  Angel Gurría

  Economist and former Secretary-General of the OECD

  Angel Blue

  Opera singer with a powerful soprano voice

  Angelica Hale

  Young singer and America's Got Talent finalist

  Angela Merkel

  Former Chancellor of Germany known for her leadership

  Angela Davis

  Political activist and scholar advocating for social justice

Famous Media with people Named Angel

    Angel from Lilo & Stitch

    An experiment character in the animated series known for her singing ability  

    Angel the character from Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    A vampire with a soul who helps fight evil  

    Angel from X-Men

    A superhero with wings and the ability to fly  

    Angelica Pickles from Rugrats

    A character known for her bossy personality in the animated series  

    Angel Bunny from My Little Pony

    Fluttershy's pet bunny known for his mischievous behavior  

    Angelica from Pirates of the Caribbean

    A character who is a fierce pirate and Jack Sparrow's former love interest  

    Angel Grove from Power Rangers

    The fictional city where the Power Rangers live and protect  

    Angel Island from Sonic the Hedgehog

    A floating island home to Knuckles and the Master Emerald  

    Angelica from Rugrats

    A character known for her bossy personality in the animated series  

    Angelica Schuyler from Hamilton

    A character in the musical known for her intelligence and wit