Angelos

Q: What is the origin of Angelos?

Angelos is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Angelos?

According to the latest SSA data, Angelos is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Angelos a boy name?

Angelos is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Messenger; Angel"

A Greek given name meaning messenger, strongly associated with Christian angel terminology and long-standing Hellenic naming practice.

Themes:greekreligiousmessenger

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Popularity History of Angelos

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Angelos did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Angelos Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Angelos.

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Angie

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Ange

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angy

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ange

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Baby Name Lists That Include Angelos

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Angelos mean?

Angelos means "Messenger; Angel". A Greek given name meaning messenger, strongly associated with Christian angel terminology and long-standing Hellenic na

What is the origin of Angelos?

Angelos is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Angelos?

According to the latest SSA data, Angelos is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Angelos a boy name?

Angelos is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Angelos?

Popular nicknames for Angelos include Angie, Ange, angy, ange, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Angelos?

There are many names similar to Angelos in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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