Adel

At a Glance

Meaning

Chiefly 'just, fair' (Arabic, via Adil); rarely 'noble' (Germanic, via Adele)

Origin

Arabic (primary, variant of Adil); rarely Germanic (variant of Adele)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

ah-DELListen

Adel is chiefly an Arabic name, a variant of Adil, carrying the meaning "just, fair." Less commonly, it's used as a Germanic variant of Adele, where the meaning is "noble." Either way, it's a name rooted in two established naming traditions rather than a recent invention.

Meaning & Origin of Adel

Meaning: Chiefly 'just, fair' (Arabic, via Adil); rarely 'noble' (Germanic, via Adele).

Origin: Arabic (primary, variant of Adil); rarely Germanic (variant of Adele).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Adel

Popularity of Adel

U.S. Social Security data on Adel goes back to 1888, and the name hit its highest rank, #986, in 1895, when just 11 babies received it. By 2024 the rank had slipped to #3150, even though 38 babies were named Adel that year — more than were given the name at its 1895 peak.

Names Like Adel

These names have followed a similar path to Adel in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Ammon
• Lizzy
• Lawton
• Adams
• Mallie
• Esau

FAQ

What does the name Adel mean?

Chiefly ‘just, fair’ (Arabic, via Adil); rarely ‘noble’ (Germanic, via Adele). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Adel?

Adel is pronounced ah-DEL (IPA: /ɑːˈdɛl/).

Is Adel a popular name right now?

Adel peaked at #986 in 1895 and is ranked #3150 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)

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