Valor

♂ Boy

Pronounced VAL-or /ˈvæl.ər/Low

Meaning: Courage, bravery, heroic valorLow

In 30 seconds: Valor is an English virtue word-name meaning courage or bravery in battle, from the Latin valere meaning to be strong or worthy. As a given name it expresses the aspiration of heroic courage and strength of character.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningCourage, bravery, heroic valor

U.S. rank (2025)#1254 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births159 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,491

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 derives from Old French valour from Latin valor meaning value, courage, or bravery. As a given name it belongs to the modern American tradition of virtue word-names.

Valor is used in the United States among parents who want a bold aspirational virtue name.

Did you know? Valor as a concept is fundamental to military tradition — medals of valor are awarded for extraordinary courage in combat. Valor as a name carries this tradition of recognized heroism into the personal realm of a child's aspiration.

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Behind the Name: valor

Variations

ValourValour

Nicknames

Val

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Frequently Asked

What does Valor mean?

Courage, bravery, heroic valor

How do you pronounce Valor?

Valor is pronounced VAL-or.

What is the origin of Valor?

Valor comes from English, Latin.

What names are similar to Valor?

Similar names include honor, noble, true.