Mariana vs Valdis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariana

Girl #242 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, wished-for child"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Romanian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#242
Total SSA Count
1,296
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Ana, Mara

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mariana Rank #242
Valdis Rank #42,643

Mariana is more popular, ranked #242 vs #42643 for Valdis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mariana ___

  • Mariana Rose
  • Mariana Grace
  • Mariana Elena
  • Mariana Sofia
  • Mariana Isabel
  • Mariana Victoria

Valdis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mariana

Sofia Isabella Elena Sebastian Mateo

If you choose Valdis

Ragnar Sigrid Helga Astrid Ingvar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mariana or Valdis more popular?

Mariana is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Valdis at #42643 in the United States.

What do Mariana and Valdis mean?

Mariana means "grace, wished-for child" (Latin origin). Valdis means "power of the slain, ruler of the dead" (Old Norse origin).

Are Mariana and Valdis boy or girl names?

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

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