Val
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Strong, healthy
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #4692 in 2025 with 22 babies born.
History: Derived from Latin roots meaning strong, healthy.
Similar names: vallee, valley, valli, vallie, vaela, vail, vaila, vale
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Val? About 1 in 151,296 babies born in 2025 were named Val, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Val
What does the name Val mean?
Val means “Strong, healthy” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Val?
Val has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Strong, healthy”.
How popular is Val?
Val ranked #4539 in 2025 — given to 22 babies that year.
When was Val most popular?
Val peaked in 1952 with 178 babies registered that year.
Is Val a boy or girl name?
Val is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 76% of Vals are boys and 24% are girls.
Is the name Val rising or falling in popularity?
Val has risen 6124 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10663 in 2020 to #4539 in 2025.
How long has Val been recorded?
Val appears in birth records across 129 years — from 1882 through 2025.