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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Faithful
- Origin
- Latin (via Spanish)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- fih-DEL
Fidel is a boy's name with Latin roots that came into English by way of Spanish, and it carries the meaning "faithful." It's pronounced fih-DEL, and its short, clean sound fits the clean, modern style parents are drawn to today. SSA records for the name go all the way back to 1892, so it's far from a brand-new invention.
Meaning & Origin of Fidel
Meaning: Faithful.
Origin: Latin (via Spanish).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Fidel
fih-DELIPA /fɪˈdɛl/
Popularity of Fidel
Fidel had its biggest year in 1959, ranking #632 with 150 babies given the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #1937 with only 81 babies — a steady decline over more than six decades.
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FAQ
What does the name Fidel mean?
Faithful. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Fidel?
Fidel is pronounced fih-DEL (IPA: /fɪˈdɛl/).
Is Fidel a popular name right now?
Fidel peaked at #632 in 1959 and is ranked #1937 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2024.)
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