Trevor
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Trevor
Trevor derives from the Irish/Welsh name Trefor, composed of "tre" (settlement/town) and "vor" (big/great), literally meaning "big settlement" or "large homestead." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly Ireland, Wales, and Britain, with increased popularity in North America during the 20th century, though it has no specific religious affiliation.
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Etymology
Trevor derives from the Irish/Welsh name Trefor, composed of "tre" (settlement/town) and "vor" (big/great), literally meaning "big settlement" or "large homestead." The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly Ireland, Wales, and Britain, with increased popularity in North America during the 20th century, though it has no specific religious affiliation.
Trevor currently ranks #680 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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