Herbert vs Valentine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,474
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Herb, Herbie, Bert

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Herbert Rank #2,474
Valentine Rank #2,463

Valentine is more popular, ranked #2463 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Herbert ___

  • Herbert James
  • Herbert George
  • Herbert William
  • Herbert Charles
  • Herbert Edward
  • Herbert Arthur

Valentine ___

  • Valentine James
  • Valentine Louis
  • Valentine Pierre
  • Valentine Henri
  • Valentine Sebastien
  • Valentine Emile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Herbert

Walter Harold Clarence Dorothy Edith

If you choose Valentine

Genevieve Celestine Maxime Isolde Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herbert or Valentine more popular?

Valentine is more popular, ranked #2463 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Valentine mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Valentine means "worthy, powerful" (Latin origin).

Are Herbert and Valentine boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Valentine is primarily a boy name.

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