Valor

Word name

"courage and bravery"

Valor Origin and Meaning

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

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 122 boys and 18 girls in 2023.

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.

Valor Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 946 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Valor

• 946 Nameberry 2025
• 463 Unique 2024
• 343 Unisex 2024
• 885 Future 2028

20 Names Similar to Valor

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• Thorne
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• Cyprus
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• Ivy
• Zev
• Anthem
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Famous People Named Valor

• Valor Hirsch son of actor Emile Hirsch

The name Valor in Pop Culture

• Lake Valor place in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
• Team Valor in Pokemon Go
• "Carnival Valor" cruise ship