The nameAbdel
Abdel is the first part of many Arabic names, used on its own in France and Britain.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Abdel comes from abd al, "servant of the", as in Abdelkader or Abdelaziz.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Abdel reached 1347th place in 2004.
Popularity of the name Abdel
Abdel in the United States
Abdel was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 243 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Abdel. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Abdel in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 30 births a year.
Abdel in France
Abdel was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 865 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Abdel. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 1984. Half of all babies named Abdel in France were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 43 births a year on average, against 61 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Abdel
Names from the same generation as Abdel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdel mean?
Abdel comes from abd al, "servant of the", as in Abdelkader or Abdelaziz.
What is the origin of the name Abdel?
Arabic.
Is Abdel a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdel is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Abdel?
In 2024, Abdel was the 4413th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 24 births.
What are good sibling names for Abdel?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Israa, Nafisa, Tasnim and Siham for a sister, Habib, Marwan, Akram and Wael for a brother.