US Popularity:1265
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Large settlement; Descendant of Treabhar
Trevor is a boy’s name of Welsh origin. Spelled Trefor in Welsh, Trevor means “large settlement.” It is a habitational name, meaning that it was given to people to describe the place where they lived. In Welsh, tre(f) means “homestead” or “settlement,” while fawr means “large,” in reference to people who lived in big settlements in Wales. In keeping with its Celtic heritage, Trevor is also an Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Treabhair, which means “descendant of Treabhar.” Whichever meaning you prefer, both will pay homage to your roots and the history of the Celtic Nations.

Famous People Named Trevor

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  • Trevor Hall
    Singer
  • Trevor Jackson
    TV Actor
  • Trevor Noah
    Comedian

How Popular Is The Name Trevor?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Trevor is currently #875 on The Bump
Boy:Trevor is currently #489 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Trevor is currently #1265 in U.S. births
Boy:Trevor is currently #625 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#625
in 2024
- 75
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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