Vail
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Lives In The Valley
- Origin
- English
Vail Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 107 baby boys have been named Vail. The name peaked in 2020 with 10 US births that year (rank #8005).
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4-Letter Names Starting with V
Names with Vail's exact length and starting letter: Vach, Vale, Vali, Vara, Vega.
Quick Facts About Vail
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale | Lives In The Valley | Male | English |
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