Angelo vs Mario

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Angel, Ange, Gelo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
808
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Angelo Rank #286
Mario Rank #399

Angelo is more popular, ranked #286 vs #399 for Mario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angelo ___

  • Angelo James
  • Angelo Michael
  • Angelo Dominic
  • Angelo Vincent
  • Angelo Marco
  • Angelo Leo

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Angelo

Marco Luca Gianna Sofia Matteo

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angelo or Mario more popular?

Angelo is more popular, ranked #286 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Angelo and Mario mean?

Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Angelo and Mario boy or girl names?

Angelo is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.

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