Bravery, courage, and worth
Derived directly from the English word for great courage in the face of danger. It traces back to the Latin 'valere', meaning to be strong or worthy, and emerged as a virtue name in the modern era.
Less common today
Valor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,254 in 2025.
A superhero character from DC Comics · Legion of Super-Heroes
A character in the video game League of Legends · League of Legends
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
