Samantha vs Valerie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Valerie

Girl #147 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, healthy, from the Latin valere"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#147
Total SSA Count
1,985
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Val, Valli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Samantha Rank #127
Valerie Rank #147

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #147 for Valerie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Valerie ___

  • Valerie Anne
  • Valerie Rose
  • Valerie Elizabeth
  • Valerie Marie
  • Valerie Jane
  • Valerie Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

If you choose Valerie

Vivienne Genevieve Dominic Julian Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samantha or Valerie more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Valerie at #147 in the United States.

What do Samantha and Valerie mean?

Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin). Valerie means "strong, healthy, from the Latin valere" (Latin origin).

Are Samantha and Valerie boy or girl names?

Samantha is primarily a girl name. Valerie is primarily a girl name.

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