Valdis vs Vanus

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

Valdis Rank #42,643
Vanus Rank #42,487

Vanus is more popular, ranked #42487 vs #42643 for Valdis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Valdis ___

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

Vanus ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Valdis

Ragnar Sigrid Helga Astrid Ingvar

If you choose Vanus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valdis or Vanus more popular?

Vanus is more popular, ranked #42487 compared to Valdis at #42643 in the United States.

What do Valdis and Vanus mean?

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

Are Valdis and Vanus boy or girl names?

Valdis is primarily a boy name. Vanus is primarily a boy name.

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