What is the origin of the name Valiant?

Valiant is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Valiant?

Valiant is currently ranked #9778 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Valiant?

Valiant is pronounced VAL-ee-ant.

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Valiant

VAL-ee-ant

Popularity

#9778

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

207

Peak Year

#12 in 2012

First Recorded

1947

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Valiant comes from the Latin word 'valere' which means 'to be strong' or 'to be worthy'. It embodies courage and bravery.

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Val Van

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Numerology

The Creative

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Nicknames

Val Van

Similar Names

Valor Victor Vincent Gideon

Personality Traits

BraveCourageousStrongHonorable

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