Trey
Fact sheet
- Name
- Trey
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 1
The masculine first name Trey carries the meaning 'the Third.' Its origin lies in an old English nickname used for the third son in a family. This name has its roots in the Old French term treis, which means 'three.'
What does the name Trey mean?
Trey, a masculine first name, means 'the Third.' It originated from a traditional English nickname that was previously assigned to the third son in a family. The etymology is rooted in the Old French word treis, which means 'three.' Today, Trey is a popular name in English-speaking regions and is often used as a nickname instead of a standalone first name. An alternative spelling is Tray.
Where does the name Trey come from?
The name Trey comes from Old French and means 'the Third.' The etymology is based on the Old French.
How do you pronounce Trey?
The name Trey has a single-syllable and open sound. In the pronunciation 'Trey' [treɪ], the diphthong creates a soft, gliding sound movement that immediately catches the ear. The end of the name remains light and not fully closed, giving it an open and modern appeal. This makes Trey sound dynamic and confident, clear and light.
Popularity
In Germany, Trey is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th on the list of the most common masculine first names. Its best ranking was in 2016, at 2,275th place. Over the last ten years, Trey has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 4,894th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,020th.
Famous people
- Trey Alexander (American football player)
- Trey Anastasio (guitarist from the USA)
- Trey Azagthoth (musician from the USA)
- Trey Ball (baseball player from the USA)
- Trey Beamon (American baseball player)
- Trey Bruce (American musician)
- Trey Burke (Japanese basketball player)
- Trey Flowers (American football player)
- Trey Gilder (American basketball player)
- Trey Gilleo (soccer player from the USA)
- Trey Gunn (musician from the USA)
- Trey Hillman (baseball player from America)
- Trey Hodges (baseball player from America)
- Trey Ideker (genetic researcher)
- Trey Lewis (American tennis player)
- Trey Lorenz (singer)
- Trey Lunsford (baseball player from the USA)
- Trey Lyles (basketball player from Germany)
- Trey McIntyre (American dancer)
- Trey Millard (football player from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Trey
What does the name Trey mean?
The name Trey means 'the Third' and originates from a traditional English nickname for the third son in a family.
Where does the name Trey come from?
Trey has its roots in Old French, where the word 'treis' stands for 'three.' It is mainly common in American and English-speaking regions.
How popular is the name Trey?
Trey is a popular name in English-speaking regions and is often used as a nickname, frequently instead of a standalone first name.