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Tresor

♂ Boy

Pronounced tray-ZOR /tre.ˈzɔr/Medium

Meaning: Tresor is the French word for 'treasure,' from the Latin thesaurus. Used as a given name it expresses a child cherished as a treasure, and it appears especially among French-speaking families, including in Central Africa.Medium

In 30 seconds: A tender name of worth: Tresor is French for 'treasure' (said 'tray-ZOR'). Cherished and warm.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningTresor is the French word for 'treasure,' from the Latin thesaurus. Used as a given name it expresses a child cherished as a treasure, and it appears especially among French-speaking families, including in Central Africa.
U.S. rank (2025)#11866 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620102025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tresor comes straight from French, where tresor means 'treasure,' descended from the Latin thesaurus. As a given name it carries deep affection — a child held as a treasure — and it is especially popular among Francophone families, including in Central Africa (said 'tray-ZOR').

It also appears widely as a name in Congolese and other French-speaking communities. Tender, meaningful, and elegant.

Did you know? Tresor is simply the French word for 'treasure,' from Latin thesaurus. As a name it says a child is precious, and it is well loved among French-speaking families.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Tresor — French 'treasure' from Latin thesaurus; Francophone use

Variations

TresoreTrezor

Nicknames

TresZor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tresor mean?

Tresor is the French word for 'treasure,' from Latin thesaurus — a name for a cherished child.

How do you pronounce Tresor?

It's often said tray-ZOR /tre.ˈzɔr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tresor a boy or girl name?

Here Tresor is used as a boy's name; the French word is used across genders as a term of endearment.

How popular is Tresor?

Tresor is uncommon in the U.S., more familiar among French-speaking families.

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