The name Valor is a boy's name of English origin meaning "courage and bravery".

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This modern virtue name gives a nod to ancient chivalry and could also work as an updated form of the classic Victor. A bold choice, but one that an increasing number of parents have been making in the last decade.
 
Rarely used as a given name before 2011, Valor began to gather attention in 2013, possibly thanks to actor Emile Hirsch choosing it for his son. More than tripling in use since then, Valor was given to 124 boys and 15 girls in 2024.
 
With the likes of Chosen, Sincere, and Saint in the charts, Valor no longer feels totally out there, and, as a virtue name it could be considered versatile, given that courage and bravery can take many forms.
 
Influencer Valyssa Stark (sunsetsistersandsweettea) called her son Valor Job in 2025.

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The name Valor peaked for boys at #1254 in 2025. The name is most popular in Kansas, Colorado, and Arkansas. Valor is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Valor is a girl's name of English origin meaning "courage and bravery".

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A modern virtue name with ancient charm, Valor works well as it doesn't come up in everyday conversation all that often. Predominantly used for boys, Valor has been given to a slowly growing number of girls in the last decade, with 15 receiving the name in a recent year. 
 
Valor could work as an updated honor for a Valerie or a Victoria, while also being a versatile virtue name, since there are so many ways to be courageous and brave.

The name Valor peaked for girls at #5900 in 2025. Valor is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#2,427	53	27.6
2015	#1,890	78	40.7
2016	#1,723	91	48
2017	#1,693	94	50.8
2018	#1,615	102	56.2
2019	#1,633	101	56.3
2020	#1,342	134	77.6
2021	#1,564	112	64
2022	#1,757	95	54.4
2023	#1,470	123	71.9
2024	#1,463	124	72
2025	#1,254	159	93.1

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