Meaning & Origin
Valen is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, a short form of Valentin or Valentine, from the Latin valens meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' It distills the classic Valentine to its essential syllables while retaining the romantic, strength-infused Latin root.
Valen is clean and modern-sounding, fitting the trend toward short, crisp names. About 1,265 U.S. births are recorded. It's a name for parents who love the Valentine tradition but want something less dated and more everyday-wearable.