Trevor
Trevor is a Welsh name derived from the village of Trefor, meaning "large settlement" or "homestead." It combines the Welsh elements "tref" (settlement) and "fawr" (large), reflecting its geographic origins in Wales.
Current Popularity
#625 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a strong Welsh heritage that connects to place and history
- •Popular in the 1980s-90s, now considered a modern classic
- •Works well across different ages from childhood to adulthood
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Statistics
160,758
Total births since 1880
1998
Peak year
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