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Vale

♂ Boy

Pronounced VAYL /ˈveɪl/High

Meaning: From the English word vale — via the Latin vallis, 'a valley; a dale'; a word/nature-name (also a surname); used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A valley: Vale is an English word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word vale — via the Latin vallis, 'a valley; a dale'; a word/nature-name (also a surname); used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8243 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 183

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019172024

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

Vale comes from the English word vale — via the Latin vallis, 'a valley; a dale'; a word/nature-name (also a surname; we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'VAYL').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, a-valley at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Vale comes from the Latin vallis, 'a valley; a dale' — a crisp word/nature-name used for both sexes (here for a boy; we note the word-name; said 'VAYL').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Vale — word-name; unisex

Variations

VailVael

Nicknames

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Cael— a kindred one-syllable boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vale mean?

Vale is an English word-name — 'a valley' (from Latin vallis); used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Vale?

It's said VAYL /ˈveɪl/ — one syllable.

Is Vale a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Vale?

Vale is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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