Strong, healthy, or to be strong
Derived from the Roman family name Valerius, which stems from the Latin verb 'valere'. It has historically been associated with strength and vitality, and is also the name of a medicinal flowering plant.
Less common today
Valerian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,238 in 2018.
Roman Emperor from 253 to 260 AD
Space-traveling agent and hero Β· ValΓ©rian and Laureline
Emperor of the Terran Dominion Β· StarCraft II
Polish film director and artist
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).