Unisex
Greek
2 syllables
Angel
AYN-jel
/ˈeɪn.dʒəl/
"Messenger of God" — a heavenly name worn with equal grace by boys and girls
Angel comes from the Greek angelos meaning messenger, which became the Christian term for divine messengers between God and humanity. As a given name it is used for both boys and girls in English-speaking countries, and is particularly popular as a male name in Spanish-speaking communities. It carries obvious spiritual resonance and has been a top-100 US name for decades.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesAn · gel
GenderUnisex
OriginGreek
Root WordAngelos
MeaningMessenger of God, divine messenger
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2000
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayOctober 2
Nicknames
AngieGeloGelAng
About the Name Angel
Angel means messenger of God or divine messenger, from the Greek angelos. In Christian tradition, angels are celestial beings who carry messages between God and humanity.
Angel comes from the Greek angelos through Latin angelus. It became a given name through Christian tradition and is now used globally across many cultures.
Angel consistently ranks in the US top 100 and is particularly popular as a male name in Spanish-speaking communities. It is also widely used as a female name.
Angel Marie, Angel Grace, and Angel Faith are spiritually resonant combinations that suit the name's heavenly character.
Angels are often described as kind, gentle, and spiritually inclined — a name that carries an aura of divine goodness and compassion.
Angel is the standard English spelling. In Spanish it is also spelled Angel (pronounced AHN-hel). The feminine form Angela and Italian Angelo are distinct names.
Personality of Angel
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Angel
Creativity
78%
Elegance
76%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
74%
Strength
72%
Warmth
90%
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Middle Names for Angel
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Angel
Angel Marie
Angel Grace
Angel Rose
Angel Nicole
Angel Faith
Angel Hope
Angel Jade
Angel Renee
Angel Michelle
Angel Sofia
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History of Angel
300
Angelos used in early Christian texts to describe divine messengers
1200
Angel begins appearing as a Christian given name in southern Europe
1990
Angel rises in the US top 100 as both a boy and girl name
2000
Angel reaches peak US popularity for both genders simultaneously
Numerology & Symbolism of Angel
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
6
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Pisces
7
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
White
💎
Lucky Stone
Opal
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Lily
Angel Around the World
How Angel is written in different languages and scripts
أنجيل
Arabic
エンジェル
Japanese
Ангел
Russian
에인절
Korean
安琪儿
Chinese
Άγγελος
Greek
एंजेल
Hindi
אַנְגֵּל
Hebrew
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