Trevor in Chinese
Trevor in Chinese is 特雷弗 (Tè Léi Fú).
- Origin
- Welsh
- Meaning
- large homestead
The name traces back to Welsh sources, where it is usually explained as "large homestead". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1915 and peaked in 1998.
3 ways to write Trevor
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
特雷弗
Tè Léi Fú
The standard transliteration of Trevor: 特 (tè, "special, particular"), 雷 (léi, "thunder"), 弗 (fú, "not (classical); phonetic 'f'"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 3 characters: 特 tè + 雷 léi + 弗 fú. The tone contour is 4-2-2 (falling, rising, rising).
Character breakdown
28 strokes total (simplified)- 特
tè
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
special, particular
- 雷
léi
Tone 2 · 13 strokes (simplified)
thunder
- 弗
fú
Tone 2 · 5 strokes (simplified)
not (classical); phonetic 'f'
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
宇安
Yǔ Ān
Inspired by "large homestead": 宇 (yǔ, "universe; eaves") + 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), expressing land, hills and home.
Why these characters?
宇 (universe; eaves) answers the "homestead" in Trevor's meaning, and 安 (peace, safety) rounds it off as a typical ending for boys' names.
Character breakdown
12 strokes total (simplified)- 宇
yǔ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
universe; eaves
- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
腾山
Téng Shān
腾 (téng, "to soar, gallop") + 山 (shān, "mountain"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
Instead of the purely phonetic 特, this uses 腾 (téng, "to soar, gallop") for the "tre" sound, then 山 ("mountain") for meaning.
Character breakdown
16 strokes total (simplified)- 腾
téng
Tone 2 · 13 strokes (simplified)
to soar, gallop
- 山
shān
Tone 1 · 3 strokes (simplified)
mountain
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 156,139 boys named Trevor since 1915, with the high point in 1998 (6,598 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #76 to #363 among boys.
- Peak year
- 1998
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- First year
- 1915
- Total since 1880
- 156,139
More About Trevor in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Trevor offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Trevor, you'll find options that work for you.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Wyatt in Chinese, Shawn in Chinese, and Carter in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Devin in Chinese, Peter in Chinese, and Sebastian in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Trevor, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Trevor to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Trevor in Chinese characters?
特雷弗 (Tè Léi Fú), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Trevor?
US Social Security records show 156,139 boys named Trevor since 1915, with the high point in 1998 (6,598 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #76 to #363 among boys.
Does Trevor change in traditional Chinese?
No. 特雷弗 uses only characters that are the same in both scripts, so one design works everywhere.