Eirian vs Trever

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eirian

Boy #6,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"silver, bright, shining"

Origin: Welsh arian (silver)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,400
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ei, Eri, Rian

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Trever

Boy #6,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"large homestead, big village"

Origin: Cornish/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,312
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eirian Rank #6,400
Trever Rank #6,312

Trever is more popular, ranked #6312 vs #6400 for Eirian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eirian ___

  • Eirian James
  • Eirian Owen
  • Eirian Rhys
  • Eirian Iwan
  • Eirian Gareth
  • Eirian Lloyd

Trever ___

  • Trever James
  • Trever Michael
  • Trever Lee
  • Trever Alan
  • Trever Scott
  • Trever Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eirian

Seren Rhiannon Cerys Bethan Rhys

If you choose Trever

Connor Kyle Megan Brittany Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eirian or Trever more popular?

Trever is more popular, ranked #6312 compared to Eirian at #6400 in the United States.

What do Eirian and Trever mean?

Eirian means "silver, bright, shining" (Welsh arian (silver) origin). Trever means "large homestead, big village" (Cornish/Welsh origin).

Are Eirian and Trever boy or girl names?

Eirian is primarily a boy name. Trever is primarily a boy name.

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