Trey

Trey is a masculine given name used in English-speaking countries. It is frequently adopted as an independent first name, though it can also serve as a nickname for someone named Tre or for a third child. The name is closely associated with the number three; in card games, a three is often referred to as a trey. The modern use of Trey as a given name arose in the United States toward the end of the 20th century as part of a trend toward short, distinctive names.

It gained popularity as part of a broader pattern of short, modern names in the United States. Some interpret Trey as signaling a third son in a family, but there is no universal meaning; usage is largely personal or familial.

Notable people named Trey include Trey Parker (born 1969), American actor, animator and co-creator of South Park; Trey Songz (born Tremaine Neverson, 1984), American R&B singer; Trey Gowdy (born 1964), American politician and former U.S. Representative; Trey Burke (born 1992), American basketball player; and Trey Anastasio (born 1964), guitarist and vocalist for the rock band Phish.

In card games, trey denotes a three. The term is common in English-speaking gambling and gaming vernacular and reflects the association with the number three.

Trey can also occur as a surname, though it is uncommon.