Find out how popular the first name Trever has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Trever by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Trever is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 14 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Trever.

The history of the first name Trever

The name Trever is derived from the Old English word "treow", meaning "tree" or "wood". It was a common name among the Anglo-Saxons, particularly in regions such as Wessex and Mercia, where it was often used to denote a person's connection to the forests or woodlands.

In the early medieval period, the name Trever was sometimes spelled as "Trefer" or "Trefyr", reflecting the linguistic variations and regional dialects of the time. It shares similarities with other Old English names like "Trewine" and "Treowulf", both of which incorporate the "treow" element.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trever can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record compiled in the late 9th century. The chronicle mentions a figure named "Trefer" who was a prominent landowner in Wessex during the reign of King Alfred the Great (871-899 AD).

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Trever remained in use, particularly among the English nobility and gentry. One notable bearer of the name was Sir Trever de Montfort (c. 1230-1277), a French knight who fought in the Barons' War against King Henry III of England.

In the 16th century, the name Trever gained further prominence with the birth of Sir Trever Williams (1515-1584), a Welsh soldier and Member of Parliament during the reigns of Edward VI and Elizabeth I. He is remembered for his role in suppressing the Wyatt Rebellion in 1554.

Another significant figure bearing the name was Trever Hanbury (1665-1723), an English merchant and philanthropist who made substantial donations to various charitable causes, including the establishment of schools and almshouses in his hometown of Worcester.

During the 18th century, Trever Bateman (1718-1801) was a notable English clergyman and author, best known for his work "A Treatise on the Antiquity of the Christian Religion".

As the name Trever continued to be used throughout the centuries, other notable individuals included Trever Howells (1832-1908), a Welsh politician and Member of Parliament, and Trever Maitland (1851-1923), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Edinburgh.

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