Trey

At a Glance: Name: Trey – Meaning: three; traditionally a nickname for a third-generation namesake – Origin: Middle English/Old French (from Latin tres) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: TRAY

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Trey is a boy's name meaning "three," traditionally used as a nickname for a third-generation namesake — historically the name a family gives to someone who is "the third." It comes from Middle English and Old French, tracing back to the Latin "tres," and is pronounced TRAY (/ˈtreɪ/). With its short, clean, modern feel, it also stands well on its own as a given name rather than just a family nickname.

Meaning & Origin of Trey

Meaning: Three; traditionally a nickname for a third-generation namesake.

Origin: Middle English/Old French (from Latin tres).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Trey

Phonetic: TRAY   IPA: /ˈtreɪ/

Popularity of Trey

Trey peaked at #189 in 1999, when 1,798 boys were given the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #789 with just 317 babies named Trey.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1948–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Trey mean?

Three; traditionally a nickname for a third-generation namesake. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Trey)

How do you pronounce Trey?

Trey is pronounced TRAY (IPA: /ˈtreɪ/).

Is Trey a popular name right now?

Trey peaked at #189 in 1999 and is ranked #789 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1948–2024.)

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