Orval
Pronunciation: [ AWRV-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Orval first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 834 babies have been named Orval in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orval is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,265 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,265
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Orval
Orval is a boy name .
Is Orval a boy or girl name? Orval is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,265 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,899. Orval is more commonly used as a boy name.
Orval is currently ranked #14,265 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Orval include Orv, Ory, Orie, and Orvkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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