Find out how popular the first name Trevis has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Trevis by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Trevis is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Trevis.

The history of the first name Trevis

The given name Trevis is believed to have originated from the Old English name Trévis, which itself is derived from the Old French name Treviz. The name Treviz is thought to have been a locative surname, referring to someone from the town of Trévis or Tréveiz in Normandy, France.

The earliest recorded use of the name Trevis can be traced back to the late 12th century, when it appears in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire, England, in the year 1199. These rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer, and the name Trevis is listed as a personal name.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Trevis was Sir Trevis de Beaumont, a Norman knight who fought in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under King Richard I of England. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles and accounts of the Crusades.

Another notable figure was Trevis Lyte, an English botanist and herbalist who lived in the 16th century (c. 1505-1588). He is best known for his work "A Niewe Herball" published in 1578, which was one of the earliest printed herbals in English.

In the 17th century, Trevis Bolle (1619-1675) was an English lawyer and Member of Parliament who served as Recorder of Ipswich and was involved in the prosecution of the Witchfinder General, Matthew Hopkins.

During the 18th century, Trevis Peregrine (1731-1803) was a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy and participated in several notable battles during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars.

In the 19th century, Trevis Wallington (1842-1913) was a British painter and illustrator, known for his landscape paintings and illustrations for books and magazines.

While the name Trevis has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to more popular names. However, it has managed to maintain a presence in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a unique and distinctive given name.

Data source

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