Grayling 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

Grayling Rank #42,624
Valdis Rank #42,643

Grayling is more popular, ranked #42624 vs #42643 for Valdis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grayling ___

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 Valdis

Ragnar Sigrid Helga Astrid Ingvar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayling or Valdis more popular?

Grayling is more popular, ranked #42624 compared to Valdis at #42643 in the United States.

What do Grayling and Valdis mean?

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

Are Grayling and Valdis boy or girl names?

Grayling is primarily a boy name. Valdis is primarily a boy name.

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