| Meaning | strong, healthy |
| Origin | Italian, Latin, Portuguese |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Va-len-te |
Valente radiates strength and courage through its very sound. The hard 'V' opening commands attention, while the flowing vowels create a melodious quality that prevents it from feeling harsh. This three-syllable name offers sophistication and continental flair, suggesting romance languages and warm climates.
Parents selecting Valente often seek names that sound heroic and noble, conveying qualities they hope to inspire in their sons. The name carries itself with pride and dignity, never seeming diminished or casual.
Valente works beautifully with various surnames, particularly those of Romance language origin, though it can provide an interesting contrast with surnames from other linguistic backgrounds.
The name suggests someone destined for significance, whether in personal relationships, professional endeavors, or community leadership. It's a name that expects achievement while remaining warm and approachable.
| Vincent |
| Victor |
| Valentino |
| Valentin |
| Vernon |
| Vance |
| Vaughn |
| Vladimir |
| Vito |
| Vincenzo |
| Virgil |
| Vince |
| Val |
| Vale |
| Lente |
| Vali |
| Valente Quintero | Mexican revolutionary |
| Valente F. Vela | American attorney and politician |
| Valente Rodriguez | American actor |
| Valente Ochoa | Mexican boxer |
| Valente Torrez | American politician |
| Valente Quinzio | Ancient Roman poet |
| Valente Tadino | Italian painter |
| Valente Quesada | Mexican musician |
| Valente Rodriguez Jr. | American actor |
| Valente Quintero Peña | Mexican politician |
| Valente Valentin | Puerto Rican musician |
| Valente Delgado | Mexican boxer |
| Valente Pastor | Spanish actor |
| Valente F. Vela Jr. | American attorney and politician |
| Valente Quintero Sánchez | Mexican composer |
| Valente Souza | Brazilian footballer |
| Valente Lopes | Portuguese actor |
| Valente Rodriguez Sr. | American musician |
| Valente Quintero Castillo | Mexican politician |
| Valente Quintero García | Mexican politician |
| Valente Montague | Character in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" |
| Valente Vasquez | Character in the TV series "Breaking Bad" |
| Valente Rodriguez | Character in the TV series "The George Lopez Show" |
| Valente Quintero | Character in the Mexican film "Valente Quintero" |
| Valente Oliveira | Character in the Portuguese TV series "Vila Faia" |