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.
About 23 boys were named Valerian in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Roman Emperor from 253 to 260 AD
Space-traveling agent and hero · Valérian and Laureline
Emperor of the Terran Dominion · StarCraft II
Polish film director and artist
