Trevor

Trevor is a masculine given name used in many English-speaking countries. It is commonly considered to have Welsh origins, deriving from place-name elements that historically related to settlements and towns. Over time the name has come to be used independently of its place-name roots and remains in general use today.

Notable people named Trevor include Trevor Noah, a South African comedian and television host known for hosting The Daily Show; Trevor Lawrence, an American football quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars; Trevor Bauer, an American professional baseball pitcher; Trevor Ariza, an American professional basketball player; and Trevor Siemian, an American football quarterback. These individuals exemplify the name’s continued presence across a range of professions and public profiles.

In fiction and popular culture, Trevor appears as a character name in various works, ranging from books and television to film. As a given name, Trevor tends to convey a straightforward, traditional presence and is often associated with mid- to late-20th-century naming trends in English-speaking regions.

Usage and popularity of the name have fluctuated over time and by region, with Trevor remaining a recognizable, relatively common choice in North America and parts of Europe. It is sometimes shortened to nicknames such as Tre or Trev, and it has a number of international variants and spellings that reflect its adoption across different languages and cultures. Overall, Trevor is regarded as a classic, neutral given name with a stable presence in modern naming practices.