Angelo is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #286 in 2024 with 1,170 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 1,338 births ranking #259. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 50.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,466 boys born was named Angelo. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Angelo is an Italian form linked with the word "angel" and ultimately means "messenger". It has an elegant, warm sound and a long history in Catholic and Italian naming.
The name has been used for centuries in Italy and other parts of Europe shaped by Christian tradition. It keeps its religious association while also feeling distinctly stylish and melodic.