Roul vs Valdis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roul

Boy #42,651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"famous wolf"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French Norman Medieval English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,651
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Roul Rank #42,651
Valdis Rank #42,643

Valdis is more popular, ranked #42643 vs #42651 for Roul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roul ___

  • Roul Pierre
  • Roul Henri
  • Roul Jean
  • Roul Louis
  • Roul Marc

Valdis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roul

Guy Hugh Blanche Margot Gilles

If you choose Valdis

Ragnar Sigrid Helga Astrid Ingvar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roul or Valdis more popular?

Valdis is more popular, ranked #42643 compared to Roul at #42651 in the United States.

What do Roul and Valdis mean?

Roul means "famous wolf" (Germanic origin). Valdis means "power of the slain, ruler of the dead" (Old Norse origin).

Are Roul and Valdis boy or girl names?

Roul is primarily a boy name. Valdis is primarily a boy name.

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