Kathy 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

Kathy Rank #2,694
Valdis Rank #42,643

Kathy is more popular, ranked #2694 vs #42643 for Valdis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kathy ___

  • Kathy Ann
  • Kathy Marie
  • Kathy Lynn
  • Kathy Jo
  • Kathy Lee
  • Kathy Sue

Valdis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kathy

Debbie Sandy Linda Bobby Tommy

If you choose Valdis

Ragnar Sigrid Helga Astrid Ingvar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathy or Valdis more popular?

Kathy is more popular, ranked #2694 compared to Valdis at #42643 in the United States.

What do Kathy and Valdis mean?

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

Are Kathy and Valdis boy or girl names?

Kathy is primarily a girl name. Valdis is primarily a boy name.

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