Trevon Boy

Popularity: #830 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TREH-von //ˈtrɛvən//

Origin: English; African American

Meaning: Derived from Trevor; 'from the large settlement'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Trevon is believed to be a modern variation of the name Trevor, which has its roots in the Welsh language. The Welsh name Trevor is derived from the elements "tref," meaning "homestead" or "settlement," and "mawr," meaning "great" or "large." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "great settlement" or "large homestead." The name Trevor was introduced into English through the Norman influence in the 11th century, as the Normans brought many Welsh names into broader use following their conquest of England.

Historically, the name Trevor gained prominence in the medieval period, particularly in Wales, where it was borne by notable figures. One significant milestone is the association of the name with the 12th-century Welsh saint, Saint Trefor, who is venerated in certain regions of Wales.

The name Trevor, and by extension Trevon, was also popularized through various literary works and historical texts, including the writings of Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 12th century, which contributed to the preservation and dissemination of Welsh names and legends. Culturally, names derived from Trevor have been associated with themes of strength and stability, reflecting the idea of a stronghold or a place of safety.

The name has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with Trevor being a common variant in English-speaking countries. The diminutive form "Trev" has also emerged, providing a more casual or affectionate alternative.

The evolution of Trevon represents a blend of historical significance and linguistic adaptation, reflecting the dynamic nature of names as they traverse cultures and languages.

Famous people named Trevon

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Trevon Diggs is a professional football player best known for playing cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys and his standout performances in the NFL.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Trevon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Trevon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Trevon was first seen in the United States in 1965.

Trevon has ranked as high as #647 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, Illinois, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Trevon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Trevon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Trevon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Trevon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 108 108 0
2024 82 82 0
2023 96 96 0
2022 105 105 0
2021 98 98 0
2020 107 107 0
2019 100 100 0
2018 118 118 0
2017 103 103 0
2016 115 115 0
2015 103 103 0
2014 110 110 0
2013 150 150 0
2012 222 222 0
2011 300 300 0
2010 308 308 0
2009 361 361 0
2008 464 464 0
2007 497 497 0
2006 481 481 0
2005 503 503 0
2004 574 574 0
2003 560 560 0
2002 663 663 0
2001 786 786 0
2000 731 731 0
1999 786 781 5
1998 779 779 0
1997 849 849 0
1996 680 675 5
1995 811 811 0
1994 667 658 9
1993 493 487 6
1992 387 387 0
1991 244 244 0
1990 148 148 0
1989 107 107 0
1988 90 90 0
1987 61 61 0
1986 53 53 0
1985 46 46 0
1984 31 31 0
1983 31 31 0
1982 30 30 0
1981 24 24 0
1980 22 22 0
1979 21 21 0
1978 17 17 0
1977 16 16 0
1976 19 19 0
1975 13 13 0
1974 15 15 0
1973 14 14 0
1972 14 14 0
1971 12 12 0
1970 9 9 0
1969 10 10 0
1968 6 6 0
1967 7 7 0
1965 8 8 0

Top States for Trevon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 12
43%
OH 6
21%
IN 5
18%
CA 5
18%