Valor

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Pronounced VAL-er /ˈvæl.ər/High

Meaning: From the English word valor, 'courage; bravery; boldness in the face of danger' (from Latin valere, 'to be strong'); a virtue/word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Courage; bravery: Valor is a virtue/word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningFrom the English word valor, 'courage; bravery; boldness in the face of danger' (from Latin valere, 'to be strong'); a virtue/word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7545 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 167

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

Valor comes from the English word valor, 'courage; bravery; boldness in the face of danger' (from Latin valere, 'to be strong'; a virtue/word-name; we note the word-name). A bold, modern name (used for both sexes, here for girls; said 'VAL-er').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, courage-and-bravery at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Valor means 'courage; bravery; boldness in the face of danger' (from Latin valere, 'to be strong') — a bold virtue/word-name (we note the word-name; said 'VAL-er').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Valor — virtue/word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Valor mean?

Valor is an English virtue/word-name — 'courage; bravery; boldness'; we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Valor?

It's said VAL-er /ˈvæl.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Valor a boy or girl name?

Valor is used here as a girl's name; as a word-name it suits either.

How popular is Valor?

Valor is a very rare name in the U.S.