Trevor Howes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Trevor Howes — large settlement
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Trevor Howes 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 Howes: Howes is an English topographic name and surname. Howes is from the plural of the word howe referring to a barrow originating from the Old Norse word haugr meaning hill, mound or barrow. Howes can refer to: Alex Howes (born 1988), road racing cyclist Alex Howes (footballer) (born 2000), English footballer Arthur Howes (1950–2004), documentary film-maker and teacher Barbara Howes (1905–1996), American poet Bob Howes (born 1943), Canadian football player Bobby Howes (1895–1972), English actor Brian Howes (born 1965), Canadian musician Buster Howes (born 1960), Royal Marines officer Carol Howes (. 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: Howes

Norse

Howes is an English topographic name and surname. Howes is from the plural of the word howe referring to a barrow originating from the Old Norse word haugr meaning hill, mound or barrow. Howes can refer to: Alex Howes (born 1988), road racing cyclist Alex Howes (footballer) (born 2000), English footballer Arthur Howes (1950–2004), documentary film-maker and teacher Barbara Howes (1905–1996), American poet Bob Howes (born 1943), Canadian football player Bobby Howes (1895–1972), English actor Brian Howes (born 1965), Canadian musician Buster Howes (born 1960), Royal Marines officer Carol Howes (.

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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:

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Numerology

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

6
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Howes?
The surname Howes originates from Norse. Howes is an English topographic name and surname. Howes is from the plural of the word howe referring to a barrow originating from the Old Norse word haugr meaning hill, mound or barrow. Howes can refer to: Alex Howes (born 1988), road racing cyclist Alex Howes (footballer) (born 2000), English footballer Arthur Howes (1950–2004), documentary film-maker and teacher Barbara Howes (1905–1996), American poet Bob Howes (born 1943), Canadian football player Bobby Howes (1895–1972), English actor Brian Howes (born 1965), Canadian musician Buster Howes (born 1960), Royal Marines officer Carol Howes (.
What are the origins of the name Trevor Howes?
The name Trevor Howes combines two different traditions: the first name Trevor has Celtic roots, while the surname Howes originates from Norse.
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