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Trey

Good things always come in threes! Trey is a masculine name of British origin that, despite being only four letters, is rich with history and meaning. Meaning "three," the name Trey was once a nickname for the third-generation child—think Marshal Mathers III. For basketball lovers, Trey is also another way to say a three-point shot, not to mention a rank of three in card games. With a versatile name like this, baby is sure to have plenty of inspiration everyday.
British Male
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Meaning

Third, three

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Pronunciation

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Traits

  • Confident
  • Charismatic
  • Adventurous
  • Loyal

Compatibility

Trey works well as a standalone name or paired with a traditional middle name for a balanced combination. It complements siblings with one or two-syllable names, adding a modern touch to the overall sibling set. Trey is versatile and can fit various cultural and stylistic pairings, making it a great choice for parents seeking a contemporary yet timeless name.

Confident Charismatic Adventurous Loyal

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Trey Anastasio

Trey Anastasio

Musician

Born: September 30, 1964 · Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Portrait of Trey Parker

Trey Parker

Writer, Actor, Director

Born: October 19, 1969 · Conifer, Colorado, USA

Portrait of Trey Gowdy

Trey Gowdy

Politician, Attorney

Born: August 22, 1964 · Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Portrait of Trey Songz

Trey Songz

Singer and Songwriter

Born: November 28, 1984 · Petersburg, Virginia, USA

Portrait of Trey Lyles

Trey Lyles

Basketball Player

Born: November 5, 1995 · Saskatoon, Canada

Portrait of Trey Burke

Trey Burke

Basketball Player

Born: November 12, 1992 · Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Trey Original form
  • Трей Russian
  • 特雷 Chinese
  • 트레이 Korean
  • تري Arabic
  • ტრეი Georgian
  • Трэй Belarusian
  • トレイ Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Trey

What does Trey mean?
Third, three
What is the origin of Trey?
Trey has British origins.
Is Trey popular?
Trey has been viewed 120 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Trey?
Similar names include Owen, Stella, Yesenia, Valentine, Umi.
How do you pronounce Trey?
Trey is pronounced TRAY.

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