Valerie vs Vera

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

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Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Valerie Rank #147
Vera Rank #226

Valerie is more popular, ranked #147 vs #226 for Vera.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Valerie ___

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

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Valerie

Vivienne Genevieve Dominic Julian Beatrice

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valerie or Vera more popular?

Valerie is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Valerie and Vera mean?

Valerie means "strong, healthy, from the Latin valere" (Latin origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Valerie and Vera boy or girl names?

Valerie is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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