Arn vs Valdis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Valdis

Boy #42,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the slain, ruler of the dead"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Latvian Norse Scandinavian Baltic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,643
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Val

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arn Rank #42,614
Valdis Rank #42,643

Arn is more popular, ranked #42614 vs #42643 for Valdis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arn ___

No pairings available yet.

Valdis ___

  • Valdis Erik
  • Valdis Gunnar
  • Valdis Leif
  • Valdis Bjorn
  • Valdis Sigurd

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arn

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Valdis

Ragnar Sigrid Helga Astrid Ingvar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arn or Valdis more popular?

Arn is more popular, ranked #42614 compared to Valdis at #42643 in the United States.

What do Arn and Valdis mean?

Valdis means "power of the slain, ruler of the dead" (Old Norse origin).

Are Arn and Valdis boy or girl names?

Arn is primarily a boy name. Valdis is primarily a boy name.

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