Trevor

Trevor - A very unique male name

Trevor appeared on the charts for the first time in 1929 on position #1846. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Trevor and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Trevor? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Trevor. The baby boy name Trevor was given to 359 baby boys in 2025, ranking #678 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,084 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Trevor peaked in popularity 32 years ago in 1994 on position 57.

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Trevor is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Trevor is currently topping the baby name charts in New Hampshire at position #186 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,125.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Trevor is where you live.

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Trevor origin and meaning

Welsh place name and surname

From the Welsh place name Trefor: tref 'settlement, homestead' + fawr 'large' — 'large settlement'

Trevor came from Welsh place names into an English surname and then a boy's name, in US data since 1929. It peaked in 1998 and has been falling since, down to #678 in 2025.

Attested etymology

Trevor is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Trevor, pop culture references for the name Trevor and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Trevor

We've found the following names that sound similar to Trevor, sorted by popularity.

Trever / Travaris / Treavor / Trapper / Tarvaris / Travoris /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Trevor

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Trevor a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Trevor?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

TREV-or · /ˈtrɛvər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Trever — Single-o spelling variant

Nicknames: Trev

Famous bearers

• Trevor Noah — South African comedian, host of The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022 (b. 1984) Contemporary

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Why parents choose it

Trevor now reads as a friendly 1990s dad name softening into vintage territory — familiar, unpretentious and much less common than at its peak.

Worth knowing

• Its 1998 peak gives it a dated feel for now; it fell from #406 in 2020 to #678 in 2025