Angel
Meaning
"messenger"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #63
- Total SSA Count
- 4,964
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ang, Angie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"messenger"
Origin: Greek
"fair, white, blessed"
Origin: Welsh
Angel is more popular, ranked #63 vs #549 for Winnie.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Angel is more popular, ranked #63 compared to Winnie at #549 in the United States.
Angel means "messenger" (Greek origin). Winnie means "fair, white, blessed" (Welsh origin).
Angel is primarily a boy name. Winnie is primarily a girl name.