The nameFadel
Fadel is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic fadil, "virtuous, eminent".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Fadel
Fadel in France
1587thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (30 births)
650babies named Fadel in France since 1900
Fadel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 210 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Fadel. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Fadel in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Fadel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fadel mean?
From the Arabic fadil, "virtuous, eminent".
What is the origin of the name Fadel?
Arabic.
Is Fadel a girl's or a boy's name?
Fadel is a boy's name.