NAME PROFILE
Orval
Orval is a name of French and Belgian origin, meaning 'golden valley.' It carries a sense of natural beauty and serenity, evoking images of lush landscapes and tranquil surroundings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,928 |
| Gender | Male (62% / 38%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1960 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%OK — 21%MO — 21%WV — 18%IL — 18%
Notable People
Orval Faubus (Governor of Arkansas during the Little Rock Crisis) · Orval M. H. Buck (American politician) · Orval Eugene Faubus (American politician) · Orval D. G. H. M. D. (Fictional character in 'The Amazing Race') · Orval T. D. (Fictional character in 'The Orville')
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