Thorval is of Norse origin, derived from the elements Þórr and valr, which mean 'Thor' and 'slain', respectively. It is a less common given name, perhaps more familiar in Old Norse literature as it appears in the Icelandic sagas. Thorval was popular among Vikings during the Middle Ages but has since become somewhat rare.
The name Thorval experienced a brief spike in popularity during 1913 with five births recorded that year. Overall, there have been a total of five individuals named Thorval born up until now.