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Fradel

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Pronounced FRAH-del /ˈfrɑ.dɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Yiddish freyd, 'joy; gladness', with the affectionate -el ending; 'little joy'Low

In 30 seconds: Joy; gladness: Fradel is Yiddish for 'joy'. Warm, traditional, and homey (said 'FRAH-del').

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Origin LowYiddish

MeaningFrom Yiddish freyd, 'joy; gladness', with the affectionate -el ending; 'little joy'

U.S. rank (2025)#7246 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 562

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fradel comes from Yiddish freyd, 'joy; gladness', with the affectionate -el ending — 'little joy'. A warm, traditional name cherished in Orthodox Jewish families (said 'FRAH-del'; nickname Fraidy).

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, joy-and-gladness at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Fradel comes from the Yiddish freyd, 'joy; gladness', with an affectionate -el ending — 'little joy' — a warm, traditional name (said 'FRAH-del').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Fradel — Yiddish etymology

Variations

FraidelFreidelFradl

Nicknames

Fraidy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fradel mean?

Fradel is Yiddish for 'joy; gladness' — 'little joy'.

How do you pronounce Fradel?

It's said FRAH-del /ˈfrɑ.dɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fradel a boy or girl name?

Fradel is a girl's name.

How popular is Fradel?

Fradel is a rare name in the U.S.