Trevor Helmer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Trevor Helmer — large settlement
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Trevor Helmer is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Trevor is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Trevor (Trefor in the Welsh language) is a common given name or surname of Welsh origin. It is an habitational name, deriving from the Welsh tre(f), meaning "homestead", or "settlement" and fawr, meaning "large, big". The Cornish language equivalent is Trevorrow and is most associated with Ludgvan. Trevor is also a reduced Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Treabhair (descendant of Treabhar), which may derive from the original Welsh name. The surname Helmer: Helmer is both a masculine given name and a surname. In the former use it is common in Scandinavia. It is a German compound word: heil "healthy, well" and mer "famous" or helm "helmet" and her "warrior." Surname Adam Helmer (1754 – 1830), American Revolutionary War hero Alexis Helmer (1892–1915), Canadian military officer Bessie Bradwell Helmer (1858–1927), American lawyer Bryan Helmer (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player Cheryl Helmer, American politician and educator Clyde Helmer (1916–1945), Australian rules footballer Elisabeth Helmer (1854–after 1912), Norwegian photographer Harry Helm. Trevor is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Trevor reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Trevor

Meaning: large settlement

Celtic

Trevor (Trefor in the Welsh language) is a common given name or surname of Welsh origin. It is an habitational name, deriving from the Welsh tre(f), meaning "homestead", or "settlement" and fawr, meaning "large, big". The Cornish language equivalent is Trevorrow and is most associated with Ludgvan. Trevor is also a reduced Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Treabhair (descendant of Treabhar), which may derive from the original Welsh name.

Surname: Helmer

English

Helmer is both a masculine given name and a surname. In the former use it is common in Scandinavia. It is a German compound word: heil "healthy, well" and mer "famous" or helm "helmet" and her "warrior." Surname Adam Helmer (1754 – 1830), American Revolutionary War hero Alexis Helmer (1892–1915), Canadian military officer Bessie Bradwell Helmer (1858–1927), American lawyer Bryan Helmer (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player Cheryl Helmer, American politician and educator Clyde Helmer (1916–1945), Australian rules footballer Elisabeth Helmer (1854–after 1912), Norwegian photographer Harry Helm.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Trevor is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Trevor by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Trevor Helmer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Trevor Helmer:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Trevor?
The first name Trevor originates from Celtic. Trevor (Trefor in the Welsh language) is a common given name or surname of Welsh origin. It is an habitational name, deriving from the Welsh tre(f), meaning "homestead", or "settlement" and fawr, meaning "large, big". The Cornish language equivalent is Trevorrow and is most associated with Ludgvan. Trevor is also a reduced Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Treabhair (descendant of Treabhar), which may derive from the original Welsh name.
When was Trevor most popular?
The name Trevor reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Helmer?
The surname Helmer originates from English. Helmer is both a masculine given name and a surname. In the former use it is common in Scandinavia. It is a German compound word: heil "healthy, well" and mer "famous" or helm "helmet" and her "warrior." Surname Adam Helmer (1754 – 1830), American Revolutionary War hero Alexis Helmer (1892–1915), Canadian military officer Bessie Bradwell Helmer (1858–1927), American lawyer Bryan Helmer (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey player Cheryl Helmer, American politician and educator Clyde Helmer (1916–1945), Australian rules footballer Elisabeth Helmer (1854–after 1912), Norwegian photographer Harry Helm.
What are the origins of the name Trevor Helmer?
The name Trevor Helmer combines two different traditions: the first name Trevor has Celtic roots, while the surname Helmer originates from English.
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