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The baby name Valery is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced VAL-ə-ree (English: ˈvæləri),va-LEH-ree (French: valeʁi),va-LEH-ree / va-LEH-ree-y (Russian Valeriy: vaˈlʲerʲɪj).

Valery is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: VAL-ə-ree (English: ˈvæləri),va-LEH-ree (French: valeʁi),va-LEH-ree / va-LEH-ree-y (Russian Valeriy: vaˈlʲerʲɪj)

What is the meaning of the name Valery ?

The baby name Valery is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced VAL-ə-ree (English: ˈvæləri),va-LEH-ree (French: valeʁi),va-LEH-ree / va-LEH-ree-y (Russian Valeriy: vaˈlʲerʲɪj).

Valery is Latin in Origin.

Valery derives from the Latin nomen Valerius, rooted in valere, “to be strong, healthy, vigorous,” yielding senses of strength, valor, and resilience. The name spread through the Roman gens Valeria and early Christian cults, attached to bishops and martyrs such as Saint Valerius of Saragossa and Trier, which carried it into medieval usage across Europe.

Spelling and gender vary by language and era. In English, Valery occurs as a unisex form, though Valerie is the standard feminine and Valeria the Latinate variant. French offers Valérie (feminine) and the older masculine Valéry; Slavic languages favor the masculine Valeriy/Valeri (Валерий), with Valeria/Valeriya (Валерия) feminine. Related forms include Italian/Spanish Valerio, Romanian Valeriu, and Polish Walery/Waleria. Short forms include Val, Lera, and Valya. Notable bearers range from conductor Valery Gergiev to French statesman Valéry Giscard d’Estaing.

Valery has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Valery

Valery Chkalov Politician · Born 1904 · Russian Empire Valery Chkalov was a Russian and Soviet test pilot best known for his pioneering long-distance flights and for being named a Hero of the Soviet Union in 1936. Born in 1904, he became one of the most celebrated aviators of his era before his death in 1938. Valery Meladze Actor · Born 1965 · Russia Valery Meladze is a Georgian-born Russian singer best known for his pop hits and long-running music career. He is a Meritorious Artist of Russia, and some of his well-known songs include Sera, Tequila-Lyubov, and Ya ne mogu bez tebya. He is also the brother of composer and producer Konstantin Meladze, who has written many songs for him. Valery Garkalin Actor · Born 1954 · Russia Valery Garkalin was a Soviet and Russian actor best known for his work in theater and film, especially the comedy film Shirley Myrli. Born in 1954, he became one of Russia’s most recognizable performers and was named a People’s Artist of the Russian Federation in 2008.

Valery – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
HT Girls 0 #22 2 950
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
CM 0 #41 15 2,592
BI Boys 0 #43 2 917
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
RU Boys 0 #74 2,086 12,621
MD Boys 0 #78 4 756
BG 0 #81 2 1,799
RS 0 #84 1 923
KZ 0 #91 4 1,452
MD Girls 0 #91 2 865
EE Boys 0 #96 30 2,087
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
RU 0 #103 104 3,641
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
PA 0 #134 5 3,797
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
LT Boys 0 #148 4 2,166
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
RS Boys 0 #153 2 2,277
CR 0 #158 8 5,526
PR Girls 0 #160 8 3,171
KZ Boys 0 #174 129 6,578
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
CM Boys 0 #188 647 12,054
BG Boys 0 #196 24 3,850
LT Girls 0 #199 2 1,904
PS 0 #199 20 5,692
CO Girls 0 #202 4,213 16,140
NA Girls 0 #204 21 7,146
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
EC Girls 0 #207 33 3,650
RU Girls 0 #208 472 11,913
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #215 6 4,970
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
IL 0 #242 33 6,291
AO Boys 0 #245 5 5,568
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
PA Girls 0 #252 266 9,861
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
CR Girls 0 #258 341 11,342
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
PE 0 #269 42 6,350
GR Boys 0 #270 4 6,912
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
CZ Boys 0 #281 24 6,530
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
GT 0 #298 17 5,948
KZ Girls 0 #300 21 5,862
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
IL Boys 0 #310 373 10,983
PE Girls 0 #317 1,290 14,861
PL Boys 0 #319 17 6,459
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PS Boys 0 #345 220 10,655
MU Boys 0 #347 11 8,477
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
GT Girls 0 #354 159 7,500
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
MU Girls 0 #355 8 8,539
PT Boys 0 #358 10 7,951
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
BO 0 #364 18 6,868
CL 0 #379 33 6,867
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
MX 0 #388 26 8,339
France Girls 2016 #406 3 3,228
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
France Boys 2013 #411 3 2,790
Finland Boys 0 #411 17 2,041
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
CO 0 #417 64 7,768
BO Girls 0 #419 205 9,488
CM Girls 0 #423 119 11,671
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
Spain 0 #442 11 2,326
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
PS Girls 0 #472 52 10,981
UY Girls 0 #479 32 6,731
GT Boys 0 #495 5 7,625
CL Girls 0 #498 409 14,098
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
KW Girls 0 #503 13 19,177
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IL Girls 0 #534 84 11,648
IR Boys 0 #535 18 10,162
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
AR Girls 0 #558 42 8,289
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
SG Girls 0 #566 21 18,916
MX Girls 0 #575 912 17,781
United States Girls 2024 #579 358 8,487
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
BO Boys 0 #616 7 9,244
CL Boys 0 #639 27 13,390
Finland Boys 2026 #644 39 3,552
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #657 58 4,183
IT Girls 0 #674 1,119 9,415
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
NG Girls 0 #767 20 15,093
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
PE Boys 0 #820 59 14,506
Germany Girls 0 #822 17 4,949
CO Boys 0 #838 83 15,656
NL Girls 0 #841 115 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #842 142 5,561
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #891 40 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #915 38 5,697
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
BR Girls 0 #930 12 12,708
NL Boys 0 #931 21 5,873
MY Girls 0 #969 26 24,821
MX Boys 0 #971 12 16,355
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,018 124 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,080 13 22,615
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,159 20 25,619
DZ 0 #1,167 10 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,361 111 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Valery is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
New York City (Hispanic), United States
AE

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People also ask about Valery

Valery is predominantly a boy's name.
Valery is a 3 syllable name, pronounced VAL-ə-ree (English: ˈvæləri),va-LEH-ree (French: valeʁi),va-LEH-ree / va-LEH-ree-y (Russian Valeriy: vaˈlʲerʲɪj).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Valéry, Valeri, Valeriy, Valerii, Valerij and Valerie.
Across languages, Valery has these equivalents: Valerius (Latin), Valerio (Italian, Spanish), Valeriy / Valeri (Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian), Valéry (French, masculine), Valérie / Valerie (French, English, feminine), and 3 more.
Yes — Valery ranked #278 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Valery ranks highest in Canada (#278 in 2024).
Valery's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #389 in 2003 to #411 in 2013 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Valery are in our database, including Valery Chkalov (Politician), Valery Meladze (Actor), Valery Garkalin (Actor).