Fidel

Meaning of Fidel

The name Fidel means 'faithful' or 'loyal'. It suggests someone who is dependable and true to their commitments.

Fidel has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Fidel

After ranking as high as #835 in 2001, Fidel has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Fidel

• Fidel Castro
  Cuban revolutionary, former president
• Fidel V. Ramos
  Former President of the Philippines
• Fidel Nadal
  Argentine reggae musician, singer
• Fidel LaBarba
  American Olympic gold medalist boxer
• Fidel Velázquez Sánchez
  Influential Mexican labor leader

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Questions about the name Fidel

What does the name Fidel mean?

Fidel means the name fidel means 'faithful' or 'loyal'. it suggests someone who is dependable and true to their commitments, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Fidel a boy's or a girl's name?

Fidel is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Fidel?

Fidel did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Fidel most popular?

Fidel peaked at #835 in 2001.