Trev

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Pronounced TREV /ˈtrɛv/High

Meaning: A short form of Trevor — from the Welsh tref, 'a homestead/settlement', + mawr, 'great/big', hence 'a large settlement'Low

In 30 seconds: A large/great settlement: Trev is a short form of Trevor. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningA short form of Trevor — from the Welsh tref, 'a homestead/settlement', + mawr, 'great/big', hence 'a large settlement'

U.S. rank (2025)#8848 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 96

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Trev is a short form of Trevor — from the Welsh tref, 'a homestead/settlement', + mawr, 'great/big', hence 'a large settlement'. A crisp, modern name (said 'TREV').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form of Trevor. Rare, a-large-settlement at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Trevor joins the Welsh tref, 'a homestead/settlement', and mawr, 'great', hence 'a large settlement' — Trev is the crisp short form (said 'TREV').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Trevor — short form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Trev mean?

Trev is a short form of Trevor — Welsh 'a large/great settlement' (tref + mawr).

How do you pronounce Trev?

It's said TREV /ˈtrɛv/ — one syllable.

Is Trev a boy or girl name?

Trev is a boy's name.

How popular is Trev?

Trev is a very rare name in the U.S.