Trevor
Meaning of Trevor
Trevor is a Welsh transplant derived from Trefor, a compound of tref “homestead” and mawr “large,” literally evoking the image of a sizeable, self-reliant village. Spoken simply as TREV-er, the name reached the United States in earnest after World War II, then rose methodically until it slipped into the national Top 100 around the turn of the millennium. Its popularity has eased since, now hovering in the mid-500s—respectable, but no longer elbow-to-elbow on every playground. The cultural résumé is suitably varied: broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald lent it journalistic gravitas, comedian Trevor Noah exports it nightly from New York, and more than one fictional knight has cantered through Arthurian retellings wearing the same badge. With crisp consonants, Celtic pedigree and a track record of steady if unspectacular use, Trevor offers parents a familiar yet uncluttered option—more village green than crowded market square.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as TREV-er (/ˈtrɛvər/)
British English
- Pronunced as TREV-uhr (/ˈtrɛvər/)
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Notable People Named Trevor
| Trevor Noah is a South African comedian renowned for hosting The Daily Show and being recognized as one of the world's most influential people. |
| Trevor Lawrence is an American football quarterback who led the Jacksonville Jaguars to a division title and playoff win in 2022 after being drafted first overall. |
| Sir Trevor Lawson McDonald is a renowned Trinidadian-British journalist best known for his career as a news presenter on ITN. |
| Trevor Graham Baylis was an English inventor who created the wind-up radio to communicate AIDS information in Africa and supported other inventors through his company. |
| Trevor Jones - Trevor Alfred Charles Jones is a South African composer known for his film and television scores, primarily working in the United Kingdom. |
| Trevor Hall is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music blends roots, folk, and reggae while exploring themes of spirituality and life. |
| Trevor Megill - Trevor J. Megill is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who earned his first All-Star selection in 2025. |
| Trevor Zegras is an American ice hockey center for the Philadelphia Flyers, drafted ninth overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2019. |
| Trevor Dean Guthrie is a Canadian singer-songwriter and former lead singer of the pop group soulDecision. |
| Trevor Donovan is an American actor and model. |
| Trevor John Morgan is an American actor known for his roles in films such as The Sixth Sense, Jurassic Park III, and The Patriot. |
| Trevor Rees-Jones, a British author and former bodyguard, was the only survivor of the 1997 car crash that killed Princess Diana but recalls nothing due to his head injury. |
