Val

♂ Boy

Val Pronunciation

Val is pronounced VAL /ˈvæl/High

Meaning: A pet form of Valentine/Valerian — from Latin valens, 'strong, healthy, vigorous, worthy'; here for boys; used for both sexesMedium

In 30 seconds: Strong; healthy: Val pets Valentine — 'strong, healthy, vigorous'. Crisp, friendly, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningA pet form of Valentine/Valerian — from Latin valens, 'strong, healthy, vigorous, worthy'; here for boys; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#5622 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1952

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,634

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Val is a pet form of Valentine, Valerian, or Valdemar — from Latin valens, 'strong, healthy, vigorous, worthy'. A crisp, friendly short name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; the actor Val Kilmer; said 'VAL').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, strong-and-healthy at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Valentine/Valerian mean 'strong, healthy, vigorous' (Latin valens) — Val is a crisp short form, used for both sexes (the actor Val Kilmer; here for boys; said 'VAL').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Val — pet form

Variations

ValentineValerianVallie

Nicknames

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Themes & Styles

Latin Unisex Nickname-name

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If you like Val…

Valentin— a name it pets

Hal— a fellow short -al boys' name

Cal— another short -al boys' name

Sol— another Latin name

Vince— shares Val's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Val?

Val is pronounced VAL (/ˈvæl/). Press play above to hear Val said aloud.

How do you say Val?

Val is said VAL (/ˈvæl/). Press play above to hear Val said aloud.

What does the name Val mean?

Val pets Valentine/Valerian — Latin 'strong, healthy, vigorous'.

Is Val a boy or girl name?

Val is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Val?

Val is a rare name in the U.S.