Trevor
Boy name · 238 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Trevor: 238 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 35 births in 1975.
The name Trevor is of Welsh origin, deriving from "Trefor," meaning "big village" or "homestead." It entered the English-speaking world through the prominent Tudor family from Trefor, Denbighshire. Though less common in Scotland than elsewhere, Trevor is best known internationally through actors like Trevor Howard, star of classic British films such as *Brief Encounter*, and musician Trevor Horn, the pioneering producer behind art-pop group The Buggles and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. The name also has a strong American association with journalist Trevor Noah, former host of *The Daily Show*. A notable variant is Trefor, the Welsh spelling, while the place Llandre in Ceredigion shares the same root. Interestingly, Trevor has seen a modest revival in recent decades, perhaps due to its crisp, no-nonsense feel and timeless Welsh heritage.
Boy 20 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197535 babies
- Latest (2005)
- #5353 babies
- Total births
- 238since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 51%vs prior 5y