"life, vital, of life"
Origin: Latin
Language: Spanish
Vidal
Pronunciation: [ v-eyed-AL ]
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A Spanish name meaning life—with centuries of Sephardic resilience
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Things to Know About This Name
- Strongly associated with celebrity hairstylist Vidal Sassoon
The Story of Vidal
Vidal comes from the Latin vitalis, meaning of life or vital—the same root as vital, vitamin, and vivid. It was common in medieval Spain and among Sephardic Jews who carried it throughout the Mediterranean after the 1492 expulsion from Spain. Saint Vitalis of Milan, an early Christian martyr, helped spread the Latin name across Europe centuries earlier.
Vidal is most common in Spain, Catalonia, and among Sephardic Jewish communities worldwide. In the English-speaking world, it is primarily associated with celebrity hairstylist Vidal Sassoon, whose revolutionary geometric cuts in the 1960s democratized beauty and made the name globally recognizable.
Among Sephardic Jews, Vidal is a traditional given name carried for centuries after the expulsion from Spain, appearing in rabbinical literature and medieval Jewish scholarship. The name connects modern bearers to a rich history of cultural resilience and artistic achievement.
Historical Record
Vidal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,680 babies have been named Vidal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vidal is past its peak , currently ranked #3,188 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Vidal Sassoon's geometric haircuts in the 1960s revolutionized how women wore their hair, democratizing beauty for a generation
- The Sassoon family's given name Vidal connects to Sephardic Jewish heritage going back to medieval Spain
Vidal in Other Languages
Latin
Vitalis
Hebrew
ויטאל (Vital)
Catalan
Vidal
Spanish
Vidal
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Vidal
Popularity Over Time
#3,188
Current Rank
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Peaked 1972
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Vidal
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Vidal Sassoon
Business
1928
British-American hairdresser who revolutionized modern hair styling with geometric cuts in the 1960s
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Gore Vidal
Writer
1925
American novelist, playwright, and political commentator known for Myra Breckinridge and Lincoln
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,188
- Total SSA Count
- 38
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Catalan Portuguese Sephardic Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Vid
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Vidal is also used as a girl name, ranked #61591.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vidal
What does the name Vidal mean?
"life, vital, of life" (from Latin). Vidal comes from the Latin vitalis, meaning of life or vital—the same root as vital, vitamin, and vivid. It was common in medieval Spain and among Sephardic Jews who carried it throughout the Mediterranean after the 1492 expulsion from Spain. Saint Vitalis of Milan, an early Christian martyr, helped spread the Latin name across Europe centuries earlier.
What is the origin of the name Vidal?
Vidal has Latin, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, and Sephardic Jewish origins. In Latin, it means "life, vital, of life".
Is Vidal a boy or girl name?
Vidal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3188. As a girl name, it is ranked #61591. Vidal is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Vidal?
Vidal is pronounced v-eyed-AL.
How popular is the name Vidal?
Vidal is currently ranked #3188 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Vidal?
Common nicknames for Vidal include Vid.
What are good middle names for Vidal?
Popular middle name pairings include Vidal Marco, Vidal Alejandro, Vidal Jose, Vidal Antonio, Vidal Rafael, Vidal Luis, and Vidal Carlos.
What are good sibling names for Vidal?
Names that pair well with Vidal as siblings include Carmen, Diego, Rafael, Beatriz, Lorenzo, and Isabel.
How many syllables does Vidal have?
Vidal has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Vidal a common or rare name?
Vidal is an uncommon name, ranked #3188 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Vidal
Vidal is a boy name with Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, and Sephardic Jewish origins . The name means "life, vital, of life" in Latin .
Is Vidal a boy or girl name? Vidal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,188 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,591. Vidal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Vidal is currently ranked #3,188 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Vidal has 2 syllables and is pronounced v-eyed-AL, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Vidal include Vid. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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