Fidel - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Fidel \f(i)-del\ is pronounced fee-DEL. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "faithful". The Puritans named boys Faithful, but Fidel is the modern form. Fidel Castro, the revolutionary who became president-for-life of Cuba.

Fidel has 12 variant forms: Fadelio, Fedele, Fidele, Fedelio, Fidal, Fidalio, Fidelio, Fidelis, Fidelix, Fidello, Fidelo and Fido.

Baby names that sound like Fidel are Videl and Vidal.

Fidel is a common male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Fidel. Compare Fidel with related baby names.