
The short answer
Angelo is a masculine name used in Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Italian form of Angelus (see Angel)." It ranked #304 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, italian form of Angelus (see Angel). The entry lists its usage as Italian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Angelo ranked #304 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #304 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Angelo mean?
Behind the Name does not give Angelo a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: italian form of Angelus.
Is Angelo a popular name?
Angelo ranked #304 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Angelo a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Angelo appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Angelo — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.