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Yidel

♂ Boy

Pronounced YEE-dul /ˈjiː.dəl/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish affectionate form of Yehuda (Judah), from the Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised' or 'thanksgiving'. The -el ending is a Yiddish diminutive; the route runs Hebrew to Yiddish, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Yiddish pet form of Judah: Yidel means 'praised' at root (said 'YEE-dul'). A warm heritage name.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningA Yiddish affectionate form of Yehuda (Judah), from the Hebrew Yehudah, 'praised' or 'thanksgiving'. The -el ending is a Yiddish diminutive; the route runs Hebrew to Yiddish, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#7661 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819902025

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

Yidel is a Yiddish pet form of Yehuda, the Hebrew Judah, 'praised; thanksgiving'. The -el ending is a warm Yiddish diminutive. Common in Hasidic and Ashkenazi communities, it reaches the U.S. through those families; the route runs Hebrew to Yiddish, which we note (said 'YEE-dul').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., carried mainly by Ashkenazi Jewish families. Rare, warm, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Yidel is a Yiddish affectionate form of Yehuda (Judah), 'praised' — the -el ending a tender diminutive common in Ashkenazi naming, which we note (said 'YEE-dul').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Yidel — Yiddish pet form of Yehuda/Judah; route noted

Variations

YehudaYudelYidl

Nicknames

YidYidi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yidel mean?

Yidel is a Yiddish pet form of Yehuda (Judah), from Hebrew, 'praised; thanksgiving'; the route runs Hebrew to Yiddish, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yidel?

It's said YEE-dul /ˈjiː.dəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yidel a boy or girl name?

Yidel is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yidel?

Yidel is a rare name in the U.S., carried mainly by Ashkenazi Jewish families.

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