Savannah vs Valerie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Savannah

Girl #107 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"treeless plain, open grassland"

Origin: Spanish via Taino

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#107
Total SSA Count
2,490
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav, Savvy, Van

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Savannah Rank #107
Valerie Rank #147

Savannah is more popular, ranked #107 vs #147 for Valerie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Savannah ___

  • Savannah Grace
  • Savannah Rose
  • Savannah Mae
  • Savannah Jo
  • Savannah Lynn
  • Savannah 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 Savannah

Georgia Scarlett Jackson Sawyer Charleston

If you choose Valerie

Vivienne Genevieve Dominic Julian Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah or Valerie more popular?

Savannah is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Valerie at #147 in the United States.

What do Savannah and Valerie mean?

Savannah means "treeless plain, open grassland" (Spanish via Taino origin). Valerie means "strong, healthy, from the Latin valere" (Latin origin).

Are Savannah and Valerie boy or girl names?

Savannah is primarily a girl name. Valerie is primarily a girl name.

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