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The baby name Fidel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': {'Spanish': 'fiˈðel', 'English': 'ˈfiːdəl'}, 'respelling': {'Spanish': 'fee-DEL', 'English': 'FEE-dəl'}}.

Fidel is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: {'IPA': {'Spanish': 'fiˈðel', 'English': 'ˈfiːdəl'}, 'respelling': {'Spanish': 'fee-DEL', 'English': 'FEE-dəl'}}

What is the meaning of the name Fidel ?

The baby name Fidel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': {'Spanish': 'fiˈðel', 'English': 'ˈfiːdəl'}, 'respelling': {'Spanish': 'fee-DEL', 'English': 'FEE-dəl'}}.

Fidel is Latin in Origin.

Fidel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Fidelis, meaning “faithful, loyal” and related to fides “faith, trust.” Adopted as a Christian virtue name, it appears across Iberian records from the medieval period and took firm root in Spanish-speaking and Lusophone cultures, later traveling to the Americas. Cognates and variants include Latin Fidelis, French Fidèle, Italian Fedele and Fidelio, Catalan Fidel, and feminine forms Fidelia and Fidela; diminutives such as Fide occur regionally.

The name’s religious resonance is reinforced by saints like Fidelis of Sigmaringen (feast 24 April) and the earlier martyr Fidelis of Como, and its meaning echoes in mottos such as Semper fidelis. In the 20th century, association with Cuban leader Fidel Castro influenced its perception and usage - dampening it in some countries while boosting it in others - yet its core sense of constancy and reliability remains.

Fidel has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Fidel

Fidel Castro Politician · Born 1926 · Cuba Fidel Castro was a Cuban politician who became most famous for leading the Cuban Revolution and serving as the Prime Minister and later the President of Cuba. He played a key role in transforming Cuba into a one-party socialist state under Communist rule. His leadership and policies significantly impacted Cuba's relationship with the United States and the world. Fidel Ramos Politician · Born 1928 · Philippines Fidel Ramos was a prominent politician from the Philippines, best known for serving as the 12th President of the country from 1992 to 1998. His leadership focused on economic reforms and political stability, which helped the Philippines recover from years of dictatorship and economic stagnation. Ramos played a crucial role in the peaceful transition of power and the promotion of democracy in the nation.

Fidel – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HN 0 #22 1 704
BF Boys 0 #25 2 439
SV Boys 0 #25 4 352
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
HN Boys 0 #51 2 749
CM 0 #53 4 2,592
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
BO Boys 0 #116 1,934 9,244
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
PA 0 #131 8 3,797
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
MX Boys 0 #136 6,166 16,355
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
BW Boys 0 #146 9 4,685
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
PE Boys 0 #150 3,747 14,506
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
PA Boys 0 #166 554 9,305
AO Boys 0 #169 75 5,568
PR Boys 0 #171 8 2,508
Sweden Boys 2020 #175 3 1,548
BO 0 #175 247 6,868
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
AR 0 #190 4 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
EC Boys 0 #195 45 3,322
NA Boys 0 #207 29 6,830
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
LU Boys 0 #217 4 4,970
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
GT Boys 0 #230 339 7,625
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
CO Boys 0 #239 2,335 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #241 1,862 5,610
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
NG 0 #248 17 5,926
PE 0 #251 60 6,350
JM Boys 0 #253 20 6,876
GT 0 #254 61 5,948
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
CL Boys 0 #268 914 13,390
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
AR Boys 0 #275 260 7,628
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #298 6 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #298 8 6,530
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
Canada Boys 2023 #305 5 2,601
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
PH Boys 0 #322 62 11,440
CN Boys 0 #323 9 9,639
GH Boys 0 #324 22 8,138
MX 0 #329 85 8,339
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
UY Boys 0 #337 64 5,922
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
CM Boys 0 #347 228 12,054
PT Boys 0 #351 17 7,951
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
CR Boys 0 #356 136 10,188
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
Spain 0 #373 80 2,326
CL 0 #383 29 6,867
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
CO 0 #413 68 7,768
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
SD Boys 0 #433 13 10,523
ZA 0 #466 9 14,421
RU Boys 0 #471 35 12,621
CM Girls 0 #505 36 11,671
PA Girls 0 #510 9 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #549 9 12,905
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
IR Boys 0 #558 8 10,162
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BH 0 #580 8 17,937
BO Girls 0 #595 17 9,488
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
LB 0 #625 34 13,263
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
Finland Boys 2026 #648 35 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #654 14 13,071
NG Boys 0 #668 308 16,906
NG Girls 0 #676 111 15,093
QA Boys 0 #677 31 18,093
BR Boys 0 #682 70 12,213
SG Boys 0 #682 16 17,960
SY 0 #710 19 11,684
KW Boys 0 #749 21 18,755
TN 0 #776 54 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #812 81 7,044
OM Boys 0 #871 11 17,948
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #912 41 5,697
EG Boys 0 #917 9 15,035
NL Boys 0 #917 35 5,873
PE Girls 0 #929 15 14,861
DZ 0 #984 193 20,130
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,046 133 25,619
MA 0 #1,058 71 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,064 29 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,064 15 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,087 25 25,439
TR 0 #1,108 104 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,144 40 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
IT Boys 0 #1,268 204 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,422 193 28,008

Fidel is popular in 82 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
Sweden
AE

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People also ask about Fidel

Fidel is predominantly a boy's name.
Fidel is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'IPA': {'Spanish': 'fiˈðel', 'English': 'ˈfiːdəl'}, 'respelling': {'Spanish': 'fee-DEL', 'English': 'FEE-dəl'}}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Fidelis, Fidelio, Fidelia, Fidela, Fidelina and Fedele.
Across languages, Fidel has these equivalents: Fidelis (Latin), Fedele (Italian), Fidèle (French), Faith (English, same meaning), Constance / Constantine (related: steadfast/constant).
Yes — Fidel ranked #175 in Sweden in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Fidel ranks highest in Sweden (#175 in 2020).
Fidel's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #412 in 2012 to #385 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Fidel are in our database, including Fidel Castro (Politician), Fidel Ramos (Politician).