Michelangelo

Meaning of Michelangelo

Michelangelo is of Italian origin, formed from Michele – the local form of Michael, meaning “Who is like God” – and Angelo, meaning “angel.” The name evokes the Renaissance polymath Michelangelo Buonarroti, whose masterworks in sculpture, painting and architecture across Florence and Rome set enduring standards for Western art. As a given name it imparts an aura of creative ambition and classical heritage. In the United States, Michelangelo remains an uncommon choice, ranking 871st for boys in 2024 with 53 recorded births and hovering between the 800th and 900th positions over the past decade.