"large homestead"
Origin: Welsh
Language: Welsh
Trevon
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"American creative variant of Trevor"
Origin: American English
Language: English
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The Story of Trevon
Trevon is an American elaboration of Trevor, which comes from the Welsh 'Trefor,' meaning 'large homestead' or 'big village' from 'tref' (homestead) and 'mawr' (large). The variant spelling Trevon emerged in African-American communities in the latter 20th century as a distinctive, phonetically appealing adaptation that maintained the sound while creating a unique identity.
Trevon peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s, particularly within African-American communities. It appeared frequently in urban culture and media during this era and remains in use today.
Like many American name inventions, Trevon reflects the African-American naming tradition of creative adaptation — taking an existing name and reshaping it to create something uniquely expressive. This practice of name innovation is a rich cultural tradition.
Historical Record
Trevon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 14,230 babies have been named Trevon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Trevon is past its peak , currently ranked #1,921 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Trevon is almost exclusively used in the United States
- The Welsh root 'tref' also appears in place names like Treforest and Trefriw
- Trevon Diggs, NFL cornerback, made the name nationally prominent in the 2020s
Trevon in Other Languages
Welsh
Trefor
French
Trevon
English
Trevor
Popularity Over Time
#1,921
Current Rank
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Trend
Peaked 1997
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Trevon
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Trevon Diggs
Athlete
1998
NFL cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, known for his high interception count
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Trevon Hughes
Athlete
1988
American professional basketball player who played in the NBA
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,921
- Total SSA Count
- 82
- Cultural Origins
- African-American American Welsh
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Trev
Tre
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trevon
What does the name Trevon mean?
"large homestead" (from Welsh). "American creative variant of Trevor" (from American English). Trevon is an American elaboration of Trevor, which comes from the Welsh 'Trefor,' meaning 'large homestead' or 'big village' from 'tref' (homestead) and 'mawr' (large). The variant spelling Trevon emerged in African-American communities in the latter 20th century as a distinctive, phonetically appealing adaptation that maintained the sound while creating a unique identity.
What is the origin of the name Trevon?
Trevon has Welsh, American English, African-American, and American origins. In Welsh, it means "large homestead". In American English, it means "American creative variant of Trevor".
Is Trevon a boy or girl name?
Trevon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1921. As a girl name, it is ranked #45715. Trevon is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Trevon?
Trevon is currently ranked #1921 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Trevon?
Common nicknames for Trevon include Trev and Tre.
What are good middle names for Trevon?
Popular middle name pairings include Trevon James, Trevon Michael, Trevon Andre, Trevon Lamar, Trevon Isaiah, Trevon Marcus, and Trevon Dion.
What are good sibling names for Trevon?
Names that pair well with Trevon as siblings include Jaylen, Malik, Destiny, Aaliyah, Devonte, Kayla, and Marcus.
How many syllables does Trevon have?
Trevon has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Trevon a common or rare name?
Trevon is an uncommon name, ranked #1921 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Trevon
Trevon is a boy name with African-American, American, and Welsh origins . The name means "large homestead" in Welsh .
Is Trevon a boy or girl name? Trevon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,921 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,715. Trevon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Trevon is currently ranked #1,921 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Trevon has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Trevon include Trev and Tre. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Trevon include Trevor, Trevion, Trevin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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