The name Norval is a boy’s name. In the 19th century Norval was used as a surname. Norval is an Anglo-Scottish version of the French surname Norville.

Meaning of Norval

Norval means northern town. Norval also means from the north valley.

Popularity of Norval

Norval was at the height of popularity in 1897 when 89 baby boys were born. The popularity matched 1897 in the early 1900s. Norval fell off the charts after 1980.

Famous People with the Name Norval

Norval White

Norval White was born in New York in 1926. He was best known as an architect, writer, historian, and professor.

Norval Marley

Norval St. Clair Marley was born in Clarendon Parish in Jamaica on November 30, 1884. Other dates including 1885 and 1881 are documented as Marley’s birth year. The naval captain was best known as Bob Marley’s father.

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