Noah 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Valdis Rank #42,643

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #42643 for Valdis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Valdis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Valdis

Ragnar Sigrid Helga Astrid Ingvar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Valdis more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Valdis at #42643 in the United States.

What do Noah and Valdis mean?

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

Are Noah and Valdis boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Valdis is primarily a boy name.

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