Boy name · Latin
Valentino
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: strong, healthyValentino is a boy's name that comes from Latin and means "strong, healthy". It is used in Italian and Spanish.
- Meaning
- Strong, healthy
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- vah-len-TEE-noh (Italian)
Meaning and origin of Valentino
As a boy's name, Valentino comes from Latin and means "strong, healthy". It is used in Italian and Spanish.
In Italian, say vah-len-TEE-noh. In Spanish, say bah-len-TEE-noh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Its meaning puts Valentino on our names that mean strong list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Valentino on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Valentino on 2 lists.
“Strong, healthy; Latin. Say vah-len-TEE-noh”
From Italian boy names, italian saints' names for boys
“Strong, healthy; Latin. Say bah-len-TEE-noh”
From Spanish boy names, hispanic and Latino boy names across the Americas
How popular is Valentino?
- US rank in 2025
- #444
- 710 babies, 416 per million boys
- Best rank
- #444 in 2025
- 710 babies that year
- Babies since 1910
- At least 11,784
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 17 per million |
| 1920s | 37 per million |
| 1930s | 22 per million |
| 1940s | 12 per million |
| 1950s | 15 per million |
| 1960s | 19 per million |
| 1970s | 23 per million |
| 1980s | 31 per million |
| 1990s | 39 per million |
| 2000s | 76 per million |
| 2010s | 183 per million |
| 2020s | 339 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #662 | #673 | #646 | #627 | #620 | #561 | #509 | #515 | #453 | #444 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Valentino
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
Names with a similar meaning
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- ValeriaTo be strong (Latin, girl)
- ArmstrongStrong in the arm (English, boy)
- IphigeniaStrong-born (Greek, girl)
- ValerieTo be strong (Latin, girl)
- AmalasuinthaStrong in work (Gothic, girl)
- BerenStrong, smart (Turkish, girl)
- BerkayStrong moon (Turkish, boy)
- BurkhardStrong fortress (Germanic, boy)
- EalhswithTemple and strong (Old English, girl)
- EfigêniaStrong-born (Greek, girl)
- EitanStrong, firm (Hebrew, boy)
- EloiseProbably from Germanic elements meaning healthy and wide (Germanic, girl)
- FrideswideStrong peace (Old English, girl)
- GangFirm, strong (Chinese, boy)
Middle names for Valentino
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
- AltonTown at a river's source (Old English, boy)
- ChaseHunter (English, boy)
- FordRiver crossing (Old English, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- LukeMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)
- MicahWho is like Yahweh? (Hebrew, boy)
- RowanLittle red one (Irish Gaelic, unisex)
- WayneWagon maker or driver (Old English, boy)
More boy names from Latin
- LeoA lion (Latin, boy)
- MaxThe greatest (Latin, boy)
- AdrianFrom Hadria (Latin, boy)
- FelixLucky, happy (Latin, boy)
- MartinDedicated to Mars (Latin, boy)
- OliverOlive tree (Latin, boy)
- AugustExalted, venerable (Latin, boy)
- MagnusThe great (Latin, boy)
- MarcoOf Mars (Latin, boy)
- MarcusOf Mars (Latin, boy)
- PatrickNobleman, patrician (Latin, boy)
- PaulSmall, humble (Latin, boy)
- VictorThe conqueror (Latin, boy)
- VincentConquering one (Latin, boy)
- CelestinoHeavenly (Latin, boy)
- ClemensMerciful (Latin, boy)
- ConstantineConstant, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- DanteEnduring, steadfast (Latin, boy)
Valentino: common questions
What does the name Valentino mean?
Valentino comes from Latin and means "strong, healthy".
Is Valentino a boy or girl name?
Valentino is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Valentino come from?
Valentino comes from Latin and means "strong, healthy". Today it is used in Italian and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Valentino?
In Italian, say vah-len-TEE-noh. In Spanish, say bah-len-TEE-noh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Valentino?
Valentino ranked #444 in the US in 2025, with 710 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Valentino?
Forms of Valentino with the same meaning and origin include Ualan (Scottish), Valentin (French), Valentine (English) and Valya (Russian).
What middle names go with Valentino?
Middle names that flow well with Valentino include Alton, Chase, Ford, Isaac and Luke. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.