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At a Glance: Name: Valor – Meaning: bravery, courage – Origin: Latin (via Old French/Middle English) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: VAL-er
Valor comes from Latin by way of Old French and Middle English, and it means exactly what it sounds like: bravery, courage. It's used as a name for children of any gender, pronounced VAL-er, and fits a bold, clean, modern naming style rather than a traditional or vintage one.
Meaning & Origin of Valor
Meaning: Bravery, courage.
Origin: Latin (via Old French/Middle English).
How to Pronounce Valor
Phonetic: VAL-er IPA: /ˈvælər/
Popularity of Valor
Valor peaked at #1342 in 2020, when 134 babies were given the name, and had eased to #1463 by 2024 with 124 babies — a small, fairly steady presence in Social Security data going back to 1988.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1988–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Valor mean?
Bravery, courage.
How do you pronounce Valor?
Valor is pronounced VAL-er (IPA: /ˈvælər/).
Is Valor a popular name right now?
Valor is near its all-time peak (#1342 in 2020), ranked #1463 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1988–2024.)
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