Trevin

At a Glance

Origin

Welsh (echoes the place name Trefin) or modern coinage

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

TREV-inListen

Trevin (pronounced TREV-in, /ˈtrɛvɪn/) is a boy's name that echoes the Welsh place name Trefin, though it may just as easily be a modern coinage rather than a name with deep roots. You might see it defined online as meaning "fair town," but that gloss actually belongs to the Welsh place name Trefin and isn't documented for Trevin itself. It has a worldly style, for parents drawn to names with that well-traveled feel.

Meaning & Origin of Trevin

Origin: Welsh (echoes the place name Trefin) or modern coinage.

A common claim: fair town Actually: This 'fair town' gloss echoes the Welsh place name Trefin but isn't documented for 'Trevin' itself, which looks like a modern invented variant.

How to Pronounce Trevin

Popularity of Trevin

Trevin's biggest year in U.S. Social Security data was 2008, when it ranked #798 with 275 babies given the name. By 2024 it had dropped to #4171, with only 26 babies recorded.

Names Like Trevin

These names share Trevin’s style, era or origin.

• Aled
• Alun
• Aneurin
• Arwel
• Caron
• Denzel

FAQ

What does the name Trevin mean?

fair town This ‘fair town’ gloss echoes the Welsh place name Trefin but isn’t documented for ‘Trevin’ itself, which looks like a modern invented variant.

How do you pronounce Trevin?

Trevin is pronounced TREV-in (IPA: /ˈtrɛvɪn/).

Is Trevin a popular name right now?

Trevin peaked at #798 in 2008 and is ranked #4171 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1964–2024.)

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