"great homestead, large settlement"
Origin: Welsh
Language: English
Trevion
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The Story of Trevion
Trevion is an American elaboration of Trevor, which originated as a Welsh surname meaning 'large homestead' or 'great settlement'. The Welsh roots come from 'tre' (homestead) and 'fawr' (large). Trevion emerged as a given name in the United States during the 1990s, gaining particular traction in African American communities as a more distinctive variant of the classic Welsh name.
Trevion peaked in the US around 2000-2005, riding the wave of -ion suffix names that were fashionable at the time, similar to names like Travion and Davion.
The name reflects the American tradition of creating new given names by elaborating on existing ones, adding the -ion suffix to create a more formal or distinctive sound from familiar name roots.
Historical Record
Trevion first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 3,178 babies have been named Trevion in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Trevion is past its peak , currently ranked #3,964 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The -ion suffix appears in many invented American names of the 1990s-2000s era
- The root name Trevor means 'great homestead' in Welsh
Trevion in Other Languages
Welsh
Trevor (root form)
French
Trevion
Spanish
Trevion
Popularity Over Time
#3,964
Current Rank
Peaked 2002
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,964
- Total SSA Count
- 28
- Cultural Origins
- American African American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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Common Nicknames
Trev
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trevion
What does the name Trevion mean?
"great homestead, large settlement" (from Welsh). Trevion is an American elaboration of Trevor, which originated as a Welsh surname meaning 'large homestead' or 'great settlement'. The Welsh roots come from 'tre' (homestead) and 'fawr' (large). Trevion emerged as a given name in the United States during the 1990s, gaining particular traction in African American communities as a more distinctive variant of the classic Welsh name.
What is the origin of the name Trevion?
Trevion has Welsh, American, and African American origins. In Welsh, it means "great homestead, large settlement".
Is Trevion a boy or girl name?
Trevion is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Trevion?
Trevion is currently ranked #3964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Trevion?
Common nicknames for Trevion include Trev.
What are good middle names for Trevion?
Popular middle name pairings include Trevion James, Trevion Lee, Trevion Michael, Trevion Anthony, and Trevion Deon.
What are good sibling names for Trevion?
Names that pair well with Trevion as siblings include Destiny, Jaylen, Tristan, Aaliyah, and Darius.
How many syllables does Trevion have?
Trevion has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Trevion a common or rare name?
Trevion is an uncommon name, ranked #3964 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Trevion
Trevion is a boy name with American and African American origins . The name means "great homestead, large settlement" in Welsh .
Trevion is currently ranked #3,964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Trevion has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Trevion include Trev. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Trevion include Trevor, Trevon, Trevin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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