Thames 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

Thames Rank #42,485
Valdis Rank #42,643

Thames is more popular, ranked #42485 vs #42643 for Valdis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Thames ___

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 Thames or Valdis more popular?

Thames is more popular, ranked #42485 compared to Valdis at #42643 in the United States.

What do Thames and Valdis mean?

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

Are Thames and Valdis boy or girl names?

Thames is primarily a boy name. Valdis is primarily a boy name.

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