Laurel vs Valery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurel

Girl #727 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree; bay laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#727
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Lauri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Laurel Rank #727
Valery Rank #787

Laurel is more popular, ranked #727 vs #787 for Valery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laurel ___

  • Laurel Ann
  • Laurel Jean
  • Laurel Marie
  • Laurel Kate
  • Laurel Grace
  • Laurel Hope

Valery ___

  • Valery Rose
  • Valery Anne
  • Valery Grace
  • Valery Lynn
  • Valery Marie
  • Valery Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laurel

Ivy Violet Hazel Rowan Iris

If you choose Valery

Vivienne Celeste Elena Adrien Lucas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurel or Valery more popular?

Laurel is more popular, ranked #727 compared to Valery at #787 in the United States.

What do Laurel and Valery mean?

Laurel means "laurel tree; bay laurel" (Latin origin). Valery means "strong, healthy" (Latin origin).

Are Laurel and Valery boy or girl names?

Laurel is primarily a girl name. Valery is primarily a girl name.

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