Trever
Boy name · Celtic · Irish · Welsh
Meaninglarge homestead · Welsh form of Trevor
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #659 in 1994
13 babies were named Trever in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,906 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Trever you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Trever, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Trever would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTrever first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #659. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTrever was 13× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,823 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 131,579.
- TrendTrever has slipped 1,906 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningTrever is a Welsh form of Trevor, which means “large homestead”. Our records link it to Celtic, Irish and Welsh roots.
About the name Trever
Trever is a boy name of Celtic, Irish and Welsh origin meaning “large homestead”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ver”. US birth records list Trever for boys from 1962 to 2025, in 61 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #659 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 | 66,007 boys |
| 1970s | 48 | 21,008 boys |
| 1980s | 56 | 17,832 boys |
| 1990s | 112 | 8,947 boys |
| 2000s | 77 | 12,905 boys |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,432 boys |
| 2020s | 6.6 | 151,899 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Trever
What does the name Trever mean?
Trever means “large homestead” in Welsh, as a form of Trevor.
What is the origin of the name Trever?
Trever has Celtic, Irish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Trever a boy or girl name?
Trever is a boy name.
How popular is the name Trever?
Trever ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#659).