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Unisex Name

Angel

"Messenger of God, divine messenger"

Ranked #63 for baby names

About the Name Angel

Meaning

Messenger of God, divine messenger

Origin

Greek

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

A

Boy Rank

#63

Girl Rank

#498

Angel is a unisex name of Greek origin. The name means "Messenger of God, divine messenger" and Currently ranked #63 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

#5316
1950
#11935
1960
#27994
1970
#32533
1980
#56488
1990
#119775
2000
#74580
2010
#27350
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Angel

  • AD Angel Di Maria

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Boy

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Adrian

Boy

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
A
Origin
Greek

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