Sha 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

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Popularity Comparison

Sha Rank #42,682
Valdis Rank #42,643

Valdis is more popular, ranked #42643 vs #42682 for Sha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sha ___

No pairings available yet.

Valdis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Valdis

Ragnar Sigrid Helga Astrid Ingvar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sha or Valdis more popular?

Valdis is more popular, ranked #42643 compared to Sha at #42682 in the United States.

What do Sha and Valdis mean?

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

Are Sha and Valdis boy or girl names?

Sha is primarily a boy name. Valdis is primarily a boy name.

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