Deangelo vs Kenji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deangelo

Boy #1,738 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the angel, messenger of God"

Origin: Italian/Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian-American African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,738
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
D, Angelo, Dee

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Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

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Popularity Comparison

Deangelo Rank #1,738
Kenji Rank #853

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #1738 for Deangelo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deangelo ___

  • Deangelo James
  • Deangelo Ray
  • Deangelo Antonio
  • Deangelo Marcus
  • Deangelo Xavier
  • Deangelo Lee

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deangelo

Marcus Antonio Destiny Jasmine Xavier

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deangelo or Kenji more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Deangelo at #1738 in the United States.

What do Deangelo and Kenji mean?

Deangelo means "of the angel, messenger of God" (Italian/Greek origin). Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Deangelo and Kenji boy or girl names?

Deangelo is primarily a boy name. Kenji is primarily a boy name.

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