360 Vibrant Boy Names That Start With V

V for vivacious, valorous, and valuable, such is the sound of these versatile names.

Written by Ratika Pai, M.Com

Edited by Rebecca Malachi, BSc

Fact-checked by Angela Alex, MA

Last Updated on Jan 7, 2025

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Baby boy names that start with V are limited. Nevertheless, their rarity makes them charming and distinct. They come from different parts of the world, from Asia to Europe, Africa, and America. For instance, Valentino, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy,' is an Italian name, while Valon is an American name that means 'valor.'

Transcending beyond traditional gender-specific names, many of the names with the letter V have also evolved as unisex names over time, such as the feminine Old Norse name Valkyrie, meaning 'chooser of the slain,' which is also a masculine name in modern times. Additionally, you can find many contemporary names with the letter V derived from popular cultural references, such as the Dutch name Vader, meaning 'father,' which gained popularity due to the character named Darth Vader in the Star Wars trilogy.

Despite being an uncommon letter for names, many names with the letter V have also reached the top 100 most popular boy names in the USA since the 2000s. According to the USA Social Security Administration (SSA) data, these names include Victor and Vincent (1).

Our collection of names with the letter V suggests more than these popular names. It offers a wide array of names from different cultures and languages. So, explore through our list of names and pick out the best name for your little champ.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Vincent	Boy	Conquering
Victor	Boy	Winner or conqueror
Valentino	Boy	Brave; Strong
Vincenzo	Boy	To conquer
Vicente	Boy	Conquering
Vihaan	Boy	Dawn; Morning
Vance-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide	Boy	Marshland; Fen
Veer	Boy	A brave person; Hero; Warrior; To be powerful or valiant; To make a heroic effort; Faith; True
Viaan	Boy	Full of life and energy
Viktor	Boy	Victor; Conqueror

Viraj	Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Vernon	Boy	Land of alder trees
Vladimir	Girl	A great and famous ruler; Peace; World
Vince	Boy	Conquering; To conquer
Virgil	Girl	Pure as a lily; Maiden; Staff bearer
Vivaan	Boy	Full of life; Twisting; Rays of the morning sun
Vito	Boy	Life; Lord of the world; Master of peace
Viggo	Boy	Warlike; Fighter; One who lies in a cradle
Vedant	Boy	One who has complete knowledge of the Vedas
Vander	Unisex	Good man; Belongs

Vedansh	Boy	Part of the Vedas
Virat	Boy	Huge; Grand; Magnificent; Pure; Clean
Vidal	Boy	Life; Vitality
Vinny	Unisex	To conquer
Vail	Unisex	Valley
Vihan	Boy	Morning; Dawn
Viraaj	Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Valente	Boy	Valiant; Strong
Varun	Boy	To surround; God of water and the oceans
Vikram	Boy	Stride; Pace; Valor

Vansh	Unisex	Descendant or lineage
Vedanth-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	One who has complete knowledge of the Vedas
Vian	Unisex	Full of life; Alive; Eighth
Vedh	Unisex	Sacred knowledge; Wisdom; Quake
Vincente	Boy	To conquer; Prevailing
Vyom	Boy	Sky; Space; To fly or soar
Valerio	Boy	To be strong
Vittorio	Boy	Victorious; Conqueror
Vivan	Unisex	Life; Plaiting; Twisting; Alive; Bright in battle
Vlad	Boy	Rule; Control

Viyaan	Boy	Full of life
Varian	Unisex	Variable; Versatile; Oxherd
Vir	Boy	Brave; Courageous; Hero; Powerful; Spear friendly
Vayu	Boy	Wind; Breath
Vaughn	Boy	Little
Valerian	Boy	To be strong
Viliami	Boy	A form of William; Resolute protector
Vyan	Boy	To breathe; Vital air
Vadim-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Discover-History,-Pronunciation	Boy	To accuse; To argue
Vladislav	Boy	Glorious rule

Vadhir-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity	Boy	Unpredictable; Unique
Vishruth-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Trends	Unisex	Famous; Renowned; Well-known; Widespread
Vaibhav	Boy	Glory; Might; Power
Vonn	Unisex	Little
Vraj-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames	Unisex	To go; Pasture land or shelter for cattle
Vasilios	Boy	Royal; King
Videl	Girl	Life; Life-giving
Vikranth	Boy	Bold; Powerful; Strong
Vaayu	Boy	Breeze
Vaden	Boy	Well-known; Respected leader

Viaansh	Boy	Part of life
Vinay	Boy	Leading; Guidance; Modesty; Humility; Civility; Intellect
Vardan	Girl	Boon; Rose
Vivek	Boy	Wisdom; Discrimination; Distinction
Viraat	Girl	Huge; Grand; Magnificent
Vali-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Baby-Boys	Boy	Healthy; Strong; Helper; Protector; Guardian
Vin-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide	Boy	To conquer
Viren	Boy	One who is the bravest; Leader of the heroes; Lord of warriors; Brave
Vardaan	Unisex	Gift; Blessing; Rose
Vidit	Girl	Perceptive; A learned man; Lord Indra

Vidyut	Boy	Electric current; Lightning; The dawn
Vinson	Boy	Son of Vincent; To conquer
Valiant	Boy	Courageous; Strong; Worthy
Vikas	Boy	Growth; Expansion; Progress
Vijay	Unisex	Victorious or triumphant
Vitaliy	Boy	Vital; Of life
Vidhur	Unisex	Skillful; Wise
Venture	Unisex	Good fortune
Vidur	Unisex	Wise; Expert
Vallen	Boy	Strong; Healthy; Of Valentinus

Vika	Boy	Victor; Conqueror
Vannak	Boy	He who has a class
Varish	Unisex	Ocean; Year; Rain
Valon:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity	Boy	Wave; To simmer; From Vlora city
Vasco	Boy	Crow
Vidhaan	Boy	Method; Creator; Law
Vidyuth	Unisex	Electricity; Lightning
Vihas	Unisex	Shy; To smile gently
Vikrant	Boy	Bold; Powerful; Strong
Viransh	Boy	Courageous; Valiant; A brave part

Vinayak	Unisex	Leader; Guide; A remover of obstacles
Vishwa	Unisex	Universal; World
Vitaly-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Unisex	Vital; Of life
Ville	Boy	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Vahid	Boy	Peerless; Unique
Vena	Boy	Vein; Longing desire; Lute
Varen	Boy	Gifts
Vahe	Boy	Good
Viansh	Boy	Part of Lord Krishna
Vern	Unisex	Alder; Alder grove

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Valen mean?

Valen originates from Latin and means ‘strong’ or ‘healthy.’ In the Australian context, the name Valen is also associated with the connotation of ‘strength’ or ‘power.

2. What are some gender-neutral names that start with V?

Vivian, Valery, Vida, Van, Valentine, Vivien, Valen, Vanya, and a few others are some unisex names starting with V.

3. Is Victor a gender-neutral name?

The name Victor, originating from Latin, embodies the meaning of ‘conqueror.’ It is not a gender-neutral name but is given only to boys.

Infographic: Admirable Baby Names Starting With Letter V For Baby Boys

From native names with roots in nature to archaic names that can make you unfurl the pages of history, names starting with V have global relevance. These everlasting names draw inspiration from a whole array of unique mythologies, virtues, literature, and admirable people. The following infographic contains a list of such purposeful names starting from the letter V.

purposeful baby names starting with letter v (infographic)

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Ratika PaiM.Com

Ratika holds a master's degree in commerce and a post-graduate diploma in communication and journalism from Mumbai University. She has 6 years of experience writing in various fields, such as finance, education, and lifestyle.

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Rebecca MalachiBSc

Rebecca is a pregnancy writer and editor with a passion for delivering research-based and engaging content in areas of fertility, pregnancy, birth, and post-pregnancy. She did her graduation in Biotechnology and Genetics from Loyola Academy, Osmania University and obtained a certification in ‘Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy’ from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU).

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Angela is an honors student with a master's degree in Linguistics from The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Her combined interest in history and the science of language has taught her the skills to understand how language and its use have changed over time.

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