Fidel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Fidel Name at a Glance

Name	Fidel
Meaning	Faithful. From 'fidelis'. Famous bearer: Cuban President Fidel Castro.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Fidel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Fidel means “Faithful. From 'fidelis'. Famous bearer: Cuban President Fidel Castro”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Fidel Name Origin

Our database records Fidel under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Fidel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Fidel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Fidel

When considering Fidel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.