Angel or messenger
Rangel is a Spanish and Portuguese surname-turned-given name derived from the Latin 'angelus'. It ultimately traces back to the Greek word 'angelos', meaning messenger, often referring to a divine messenger of God.
Less common today
Rangel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,955 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional baseball player
Brazilian professional handball player
