Trevor

Trevor is a masculine first name that has its origins in England and Wales. It is derived from a surname that refers to a geographical designation and literally means 'the big village'.

What does the name Trevor mean?

The name Trevor, a masculine first name of English-Welsh origin, is derived from a surname that refers to a place name. It translates to 'the big village'. The roots of the name lie in two Old Welsh terms: tref, which means 'settlement' or 'village', and mawr or maur, which means 'big'. Additionally, Trevor is considered an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Treabhair, meaning 'the descendant of Treabhar'. Variants include Trevour, Trefor, and Trev.

Where does the name Trevor come from?

The first name Trevor has Old Welsh roots and means 'the big village'.

How do you pronounce Trevor?

The pronunciation of Trevor is sonorous and consists of two syllables, strongly characterized by consonants. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Tre-vor' [ˈtʁɛvɔʁ] or in English as [ˈtrɛvər]. The name begins with a distinctive consonant cluster that conveys energy and presence. The open E at the beginning provides auditory clarity, while the darker O sound in the second syllable adds depth to the sound. The final R gives a firm, slightly rolling conclusion. Trevor conveys a modern and self-assured feeling – dynamic, strong in character, and sonically striking.

Popularity

In Germany, Trevor is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 827th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 60 times, placing it 3,143rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,889th. Worldwide, the popularity of the name is reflected in the first name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Tracy / Trev / Trey

Famous people

• Arthur Trevor Haddon (British painter)
• Howard Lawrence Trevor Jackson (American actor)
• Trevor Anning (cricketer from Great Britain)
• Trevor Bauer (baseball player from America)
• Trevor Bayliss (cricketer from Australia)
• Trevor Bolder (rock musician from England)
• Trevor Bowers (Irish footballer)
• Trevor Brown (musician (The Black Pony))
• Trevor Bull (English cyclist)
• Trevor Einhorn (American actor)
• Trevor Grant (cricketer from England)
• Trevor Letowski (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Trevor Lloyd (New Zealand artist)
• Trevor Matich (American football player)
• Trevor McNevan (Canadian musician [Thousand Foot Krutch])
• Trevor Paul Moore (American comedian & actor)
• Trevor Peters (English footballer)
• Trevor Phillips (character from GTA 5)
• Trevor Robinson (American football player)
• Trevor Ross (English footballer)