Yidel

Yidel - A very unique male name

Yidel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #3501. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yidel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yidel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Yidel. The baby boy name Yidel was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3100 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yidel peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 2700.

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Yidel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yidel is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,116 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,116.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Yidel is where you live.

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Yidel origin and meaning

Yiddish, diminutive of Yehuda

Praised, thanks — via Yehuda, from Hebrew yadah, to praise

Yidel is a Yiddish diminutive of Yehuda, the Hebrew name of Judah, from the root yadah, to praise or give thanks. It is a traditional name in Yiddish-speaking Jewish families, in the American data since 1990.

Attested etymology

Yidel is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Yidel, pop culture references for the name Yidel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Yidel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Yidel, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Yidel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Yidel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Yidel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

YIH-del · /ˈjɪdəl/

Around the world

• Yehuda (Hebrew) — The Hebrew name from which Yidel is formed
• Judah (English) — The English form of Yehuda

Spellings and nicknames

• Yudel — An alternative Yiddish spelling
• Yidl — A shorter Yiddish form

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1990, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalBiblicalNickname name

Why parents choose it

A warm, traditional Yiddish diminutive with a clear biblical root.

Worth knowing

• Outside Yiddish-speaking communities it will be unfamiliar and will need explaining.