Brave, courageous, and strong
Derived from the Middle English and Old French word 'valiant', which ultimately stems from the Latin 'valere', meaning to be strong or worthy. It carries a historical connotation of chivalry and heroic bravery in the face of danger. While used as an adjective for centuries, it has recently emerged as a bold virtue name for boys.
Less common today
Valiant isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,702 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The heroic knight and protagonist of the long-running comic strip · Prince Valiant in the Days of King Arthur
A legendary figure in UFO conspiracy lore often depicted as a benevolent alien · The Stranger at the Pentagon
