Orval
OR-vəl
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
7,927
Peak Year
#304 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from the Old English elements 'or' meaning 'spear' and 'weald' meaning 'rule'. Hence, the name means 'spear ruler'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Orval Faubus
Former Governor of Arkansas, known for segregation stance.
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