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1971

First Year

2021

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#5771

Peak Rank

119

Total Count

20

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Rangel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Rangel is a surname of Portuguese origin.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangel) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangel)

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## The Story of Rangel

Rangel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 9 Rangels were born — ranking #5,771 that year. As of 2026, Rangel ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 119 Rangels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Rangel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rangel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Randell](/randell)
* Rangi
* Wrangle
* Arranging
* Ranging
* Ranching
* Rangle
* Wrangell
* Wrangel
* [Randall](/randall)
* Renal
* [Randle](/randle)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Rangel

What does the name Rangel mean?

Rangel is a surname of Portuguese origin.

How popular is Rangel in 2026?

In 2026, Rangel ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rangel most popular?

Rangel reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #5,771 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Rangel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rangel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rangel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rangel include Colburn, Maclovio, Marte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦ColburnPeak #5771](/colburn)[👦MaclovioPeak #5771](/maclovio)[👦MartePeak #5771](/marte)[👦CrayPeak #5771](/cray)[👦MarkianPeak #5771](/markian)[👦PerrynPeak #5771](/perryn)[👦DevrinPeak #5771](/devrin)[👦CheyPeak #5771](/chey)

## About the name Rangel 

Rangel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 119 births in the dataset. Rangel's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #5,771\. Use the chart and map above to compare Rangel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1993 → ](/year/1993)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "R" → ](/letter/r)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.