Val
Val: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /vĂŚl/
Meaning and origin of Val
- A male given name, a short form of Valentine and Valerius.
- A female given name, a short form of Valerie and Valmai.
How popular is Val?
Since 1880, 1,749 girls and 5,657 boys in the U.S. have been named Val (24% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #993 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #527 in 1952. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Val
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Sibling name ideas for Val
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Val FAQ
What does the name Val mean?
A male given name, a short form of Valentine and Valerius. A female given name, a short form of Valerie and Valmai.
How popular is the name Val?
Since 1880, 1,749 girls and 5,657 boys in the U.S. have been named Val (24% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #993 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #527 in 1952. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Val a boy or girl name?
Val is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,749 girls and 5,657 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.