Strong, healthy, or from the fallow land
Vallen is a rare surname-turned-given name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a variant of the Latin name Valens, meaning strong or healthy, or an English habitational name derived from 'fallow land'. Its modern usage is likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Valen and Callum.
About 16 boys were named Vallen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series · Suikoden IV
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Chronicles of Vallen
