Trevor
Trevor is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “Great settlement”, pronounced TREV-or. It ranked #680 in the United States in 2025, given to 400 babies, and peaked at #58 in 1998. Common nicknames: Trev.
How popular is Trevor in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Trevor mean, and where does it come from?
Trevor is a Welsh place name — tref, "settlement," and mawr, "great" — carried by a family of Denbighshire and then by half of Wales as a given name. It crossed into English and American use in the twentieth century, entered the top thousand in 1956 and peaked at 58th in 1998. Trevor Noah, born in Johannesburg under apartheid to parents whose relationship was illegal, has given the name its most widely known bearer in a generation.
How is Trevor used around the world?
Trevor is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Trevor?
Famous People Named Trevor
- Trevor Noah — South African comedian, writer and television host
- Trevor Howard — English actor
- Trevor Francis — English footballer, the first million-pound transfer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Trevor mean?
Trevor is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning "Great settlement." Trevor is a Welsh place name — tref, "settlement," and mawr, "great" — carried by a family of Denbighshire and then by half of Wales as a given name. It crossed into English and American use in the twentieth century, entered the top thousand in 1956 and peaked at 58th in 1998.
How do you pronounce Trevor?
Trevor is pronounced TREV-or. Common variations include Trefor, Trevar, Trever.
Is Trevor a boy name?
Yes, Trevor is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Trev.