Angel
AYN-jul
Boy
Average rank #620 across 3 of 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English, Bulgarian, Macedonian
, Bulgarian, MacedonianFrom the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus which was derived from the name of the heavenly creature (itself derived from the Greek word αγγελος (angelos) meaning "messenger"). It has never been very common in the English-speaking world, where it is sometimes used as a feminine name in modern times.
Popularity
How popular is Angel?
🏴 England & Wales
#1,199
in 2024
🇺🇸 USA
#67
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#594
in 2024
Not in top rankings for: 🏴 Scotland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand
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