Find out how popular the first name Tresor has been for the last 25 years (from 1997 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tresor by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Tresor is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 58% of people named Tresor being male.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tresor.

It's also interesting to see that despite Tresor being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2021 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Tresor.

The history of the first name Tresor

Tresor is a French given name derived from the Old French word "tresor" which means "treasure". The name has its roots in the Latin word "thesaurus", meaning a treasury or a storehouse of treasures. The name first emerged in the Middle Ages, likely used as a term of endearment for a beloved child or as a symbolic name expressing the idea that the child was a cherished treasure.

The earliest recorded usage of the name Tresor can be traced back to the 13th century in France. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Tresor de Pisan, a French author and scholar who lived from 1364 to 1430. She was one of the first professional writers in Europe and is best known for her allegorical work "The Book of the City of Ladies".

Another notable figure who bore the name Tresor was Tresor de Fontenay, a French architect and engineer who lived in the 12th century. He is credited with the design and construction of the iconic Fontenay Abbey in Burgundy, France, which is considered a masterpiece of Cistercian architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In the realm of religion, the name Tresor has been associated with Saint Tresor, a 6th-century martyr from the region of Auxerre, France. According to legend, he was a young man who refused to renounce his Christian faith and was subsequently tortured and executed. His relics were later enshrined in the Abbey of Saint-Germain in Auxerre, where he was venerated as a saint.

During the Renaissance period, the name Tresor gained further prominence. One notable bearer was Tresor de Calviere, a French nobleman and military commander who lived from 1505 to 1570. He served as a captain in the French army and played a significant role in the Italian Wars, defending the city of Metz against the Imperial forces in 1552.

In more recent times, the name Tresor has been carried by several figures in the arts and entertainment industry. For example, Tresor Riziki is a Congolese singer and songwriter known for his work in the Soukous genre, a popular music style from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Another notable bearer is Tresor Kandol, a former professional soccer player from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who played for several European clubs between 2001 and 2014.

Data source

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