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The baby name Trevor is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TREH-vər.

Trevor is Welsh in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Origin: Welsh
Pronunciation: TREH-vər

What is the meaning of the name Trevor ?

The baby name Trevor is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TREH-vər.

Trevor is Welsh in Origin.

Trevor is the English form of Welsh Trefor, first encountered as a place name and later a surname. Its root language is Welsh, where tref denotes a homestead, village, or township. The second element is mawr, large or great; after the feminine noun tref it appears with soft mutation as fawr, and in the contracted name the compound becomes Trefor. The literal sense is large homestead or large settlement.

As a family name, Trevor is associated with the Welsh border and north-east Wales, including the gentry family of Trevor. Given-name use expanded in English-speaking countries in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, particularly in Britain and later North America and Australasia. Cornish Trevorrow is a related habitational surname, while Irish Ó Treabhair was sometimes Anglicized as Trevor. Modern bearers include Sir Trevor McDonald, William Trevor, and Trevor Noah; fictional uses include Steve Trevor in Wonder Woman.

Trevor has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Trevor

Trevor Noah Actor · Born 1984 · South Africa Trevor Noah is best known as the host of The Daily Show, where he brings his unique comedic style to current events. Born in South Africa in 1984, he has also written the bestselling book Born a Crime, which details his experiences growing up during apartheid. Besides his work on television, Trevor is a talented stand-up comedian, performing on stages around the world. Trevor Howard Actor · Born 1913 · United Kingdom Trevor Howard was a distinguished British actor, best known for his role in the classic film 'Brief Encounter'. He also starred in 'The Third Man' and 'Mutiny on the Bounty', showcasing his versatility and commanding presence on screen. Trevor Horn Musician · Born 1949 · United Kingdom Trevor Horn is a British musician and producer best known for his work with the band The Buggles, particularly their hit song 'Video Killed the Radio Star'. He also played a significant role in producing albums for bands like Yes and Frankie Goes to Hollywood, shaping the sound of the 1980s music scene.
Trevor Morgan Actor · Born 1986 · United States Trevor Morgan is an American actor best known for his role as Eric Kirby in the film Jurassic Park III. He also appeared in The Sixth Sense and The Patriot, showcasing his talent in both drama and action genres. Trevor Donovan Actor · Born 1978 · United States Trevor Donovan is an American actor best known for his role as Teddy Montgomery on the popular TV series '90210'. Born in 1978, he has also appeared in films like 'Surrogates' and 'Savages'. Trevor Bolder Musician · Born 1950 · United Kingdom Trevor Bolder was a talented musician from the United Kingdom, best known as the bass guitarist for David Bowie's backing band, The Spiders from Mars. He played on classic albums like 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars' and 'Aladdin Sane'. Later, he joined the rock band Uriah Heep, contributing to their sound for many years.

Trevor – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
BW 0 #17 3 960
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MT 0 #39 5 1,767
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
JM 0 #59 29 3,714
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
JM Boys 0 #90 285 6,876
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
QA 0 #102 5 7,011
BW Boys 0 #103 47 4,685
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
ZA 0 #117 403 14,421
ZA Boys 0 #118 5,299 25,619
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
EE Boys 0 #122 4 2,087
CY Boys 0 #125 7 3,473
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
MT Boys 0 #140 37 4,064
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
NA Boys 0 #155 82 6,830
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
AE 0 #163 15 10,220
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
MO Boys 0 #212 12 5,842
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
TW Boys 0 #232 10 7,111
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
SG 0 #251 19 11,010
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
Canada Boys 2024 #264 43 2,588
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
JP Boys 0 #278 20 7,909
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SA 0 #285 11 10,560
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #294 11 6,530
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
CN Boys 0 #302 18 9,639
HK 0 #319 30 8,483
MY 0 #320 11 12,352
DK Boys 0 #324 9 7,401
PL Boys 0 #334 7 6,459
HK Boys 0 #336 211 12,905
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PH Boys 0 #361 23 11,440
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
CR Boys 0 #375 116 10,188
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
France Boys 2021 #382 6 2,865
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
RU Boys 0 #484 22 12,621
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
United States Boys 2024 #506 451 7,044
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CM Boys 0 #527 24 12,054
BH 0 #541 13 17,937
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
PS Boys 0 #554 8 10,655
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
IR Boys 0 #557 9 10,162
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
SG Boys 0 #560 138 17,960
BO Boys 0 #583 10 9,244
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
IL Boys 0 #596 12 10,983
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
CL Boys 0 #648 18 13,390
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #662 21 3,552
QA Boys 0 #685 23 18,093
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
IT 0 #699 16 4,183
BR Boys 0 #738 14 12,213
KW Boys 0 #753 17 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
NL Boys 0 #832 120 5,873
Spain Boys 0 #837 94 5,610
OM Boys 0 #855 27 17,948
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
Germany Boys 0 #903 50 5,697
CO Boys 0 #904 17 15,656
NG Boys 0 #906 46 16,906
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
PE Boys 0 #918 9 14,506
United States Girls 2014 #928 5 9,590
MX Boys 0 #941 42 16,355
MY Boys 0 #999 113 25,439
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,027 66 22,615
IN Boys 0 #1,031 9 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,072 70 25,928
MA 0 #1,111 18 20,986
DZ 0 #1,160 17 20,130
TR 0 #1,198 14 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,341 131 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,568 47 28,008

Trevor is popular in 80 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
France
Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Trevor

Trevor is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Trevor is a 2 syllable name, pronounced TREH-vər.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Trefor, Trever and Trevorrow.
Yes, very popular — Trevor ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Trevor ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 8 notable people named Trevor are in our database, including Trevor Noah (Actor), Trevor Howard (Actor), Trevor Horn (Musician).