Quick answer
Valérian is a boy name.
Pronunciation: Russian /və.lʲɪ.rʲɪ.ˈan/; English /və.ˈlɪɹ.i.ən/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Roman cognomen Valerianus, which was itself derived from the family name Valerius. This was the name of a 3rd-century Roman emperor (Publius Licinius Valerianus) who was captured by the Persians. Several saints have also borne this name, including a 2nd-century martyr of Lyons.
Notes and context
Usage: russian, georgian, romanian, history | Russian: Валериан; Georgian: ვალერიან