Fidel

Latin

"faithful"

Fidel Origin and Meaning

The name Fidel is a boy's name of Spanish, Latin origin meaning "faithful".

The association with the Cuban leader Castro is still strong, but he's by no means the only Fidel. This name was in the Top 1000 for over 80 years, from 1919 to 2005. From the late Latin name Fidelis, meaning "faithful", at its heart it has an uplifting meaning.

Fidel Rank in US Top 1000

# 970 in the US

Popularity of the name Fidel

• 765 Unique 2023

Famous People Named Fidel

• Fidel Alejandro Castro (Ruz) 17th President of Cuba
• Fidel Valdez Ramos 12th President of the Philippines
• Fidel LaBarba American boxer and sportswriter
• Fidel Henderson Edwards Barbadian cricketer

The name Fidel in Pop Culture

• Fidel Best police officer in BBC's Death in Paradise

International Variations of the name Fidel

• Fedele Italian
• Fidel Spanish
• Fidelis Latin
• Fidelio Spanish
• Fidèle French