Trevor
/T-R-EH-V-EH-R/
Great settlement, from Welsh tref (settlement) + fawr (great). A Welsh place name that became a surname and then a given name
See Trevor scored for your familyQuick — what every Christian parent asks about Trevor:
Yes — Trevor is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “Great settlement, from Welsh tref (settlement) + fawr (great). A Welsh place name that became a surname and then a given name”.
How well does Trevor fit your family?
This page tells you what Trevor means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Trevor is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Great settlement, from Welsh tref (settlement) + fawr (great). A Welsh place name that became a surname and then a given name" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among British, American, European families, Trevor carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Trevor
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Trevor lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Trevor's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Trevor's saint & feast day →What does Trevor's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Trevor resonates in either tradition.
Trevor's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Trevor's full reading →
Does Trevor go with your family's names?
Trevor breaks into 6 sounds: /T-R-EH-V-EH-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Trevor sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Trevor beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Trevor — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Trevor
If Trevor resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Trevor
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Common questions about Trevor
What does the name Trevor mean?
Trevor means "Great settlement, from Welsh tref (settlement) + fawr (great). A Welsh place name that became a surname and then a given name." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Trevor a boy or girl name?
Trevor is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Trevor?
Trevor is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Trevor a Christian name?
Yes. Trevor is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Trevor mean in English?
Trevor originates from English, where it means "Great settlement, from Welsh tref (settlement) + fawr (great). A Welsh place name that became a surname and then a given name."
What are common nicknames for Trevor?
Common short forms of Trevor include Trevi, Trev.
What is the numerology of Trevor?
Trevor has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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