Vidal

Vidal is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 38 boys in the United States.

Vidal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Vidal

Vidal belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Vidal first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #621 in 1972, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 4,198 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vidal in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#621 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Babies named Vidal in 2024
38
Total since 1880
4,198

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vidal mean?

The meaning of Vidal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Vidal a boy or girl name?

Vidal is a boy name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vidal?

Vidal comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Vidal?

Vidal first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #621 in 1972, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].