The nameValère
Valère is a French boy's name of Latin origin meaning "to be strong". It was given in France throughout the 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Valère comes from the Latin Valerius, from valere, "to be strong, healthy".
Origin
Latin. It is the masculine of Valérie. Valère is also a character in Molière's The Miser.
History
Valère has been given steadily in France since the early 20th century, without ever becoming common.
Popularity of the name Valère
Valère in France
Valère was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 430 births over the decade, 12% of all recorded babies named Valère. Half of all babies named Valère in France were born before 1951, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Valère in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valère mean?
Valère comes from the Latin Valerius, from valere, "to be strong, healthy".
What is the origin of the name Valère?
Latin. It is the masculine of Valérie. Valère is also a character in Molière's The Miser.
Is Valère a girl's or a boy's name?
Valère is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Valère?
Variants and related names of Valère include Valerie.