Kay vs Trever

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Girl #3,887 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure, clean"

Origin: Greek via Katherine

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,887
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Kay Rank #3,887
Trever Rank #6,312

Kay is more popular, ranked #3887 vs #6312 for Trever.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kay ___

  • Kay Louise
  • Kay Anne
  • Kay Marie
  • Kay Elizabeth
  • Kay Margaret
  • Kay Elise

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 Kay

Lee Dale Jo Quinn Brooks

If you choose Trever

Connor Kyle Megan Brittany Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kay or Trever more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #3887 compared to Trever at #6312 in the United States.

What do Kay and Trever mean?

Kay means "pure, clean" (Greek via Katherine origin). Trever means "large homestead, big village" (Cornish/Welsh origin).

Are Kay and Trever boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a girl name. Trever is primarily a boy name.

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