Valor
About Valor
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.
Pronounced VAL-or.
As of October 2026, Valor ranked #1254 in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #953.
Editor's take: The name Valor is a boy's name of English origin meaning "courage and bravery".
Popularity & trends
Data table
| 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 |
World rankings
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Valor on lists
Famous Valors
- Valor Hirsch
son of actor Emile Hirsch
Valor in pop culture
- Lake Valor
place in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
- Team Valor
in Pokemon Go
- "Carnival Valor"
cruise ship