Vale
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Vale is an Old Norse name meaning “the chosen one”. It is a uncommon name, used by both boys and girls.
Meaning & Origin of the name Vale
Vale is a name of Old Norse origin, appearing in the Poetic Edda as the son of Odin. Linguistically, the name is linked to the Old Norse term vali, which implies one who is chosen or a warrior slain in battle. It serves as an archaic element within the Norse mythological corpus, representing themes of vengeance and restoration following the events of Ragnarök.
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Gender Usage of the Name Vale
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Vale is generally considered a unisex name, although one gender is somewhat more common. Current records show 31.75% male and 68.25% female bearers. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Vale
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Vale is listed under Uncommon Unisex Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 2.97M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 578K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.64M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Vale ranked #885 on the Popular Unisex Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #717 in 2024 — a drop of 168 places. Vale maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #44 in 1946. Its lowest recorded position was #1,351 in 2016. Over the last 6 years (2019–2025) the name fell -74 places (from #811 to #885).
Characteristics of the Name Vale
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Unisex Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Unisex Names
- Starts with
- V — Unisex Names Starting with V
- Ends with
- e — Unisex Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Vale is a single-syllable name that utilizes liquid consonant sounds to create a sense of openness. It appears frequently in English pastoral poetry to evoke serene, natural environments. The phonetics and literary connections create an Ethereal & Fantasy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Vale
Middle names used with ValeMethodology
Vale is most frequently used with: Vale Crowell
Middle name suggestions for ValeMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Vale is most frequently associated with unisex middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Vale Leslie · Vale Lawson · Vale Lavern · Vale Layton · Vale Latham. View all 191 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Vale
Sound Like Vale Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Vali · Phala · Fely · View all 14 names
Spelled Like Vale Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Valex · Vali
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Vernie · Victory · Vegas · View all 70 names
Rhymes With Vale Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Angel · Kendall · Merle · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Quinn · Jan · Reese · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Vale”
Dictionary Meaning of "Vale"Methodology
alternative form of vali
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How to Spell Vale in ASL
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