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Fidel vs Obed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fidel

Boy #1,950 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful, loyal"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Cuban

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,950
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Fidel Rank #1,950
Obed Rank #1,942

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 vs #1950 for Fidel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fidel or Obed more popular?

Obed is more popular, ranked #1942 compared to Fidel at #1950 in the United States.

What do Fidel and Obed mean?

Fidel means "faithful, loyal" (Latin origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fidel and Obed boy or girl names?

Fidel is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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