Trey

Updated: October 23, 2023 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Trey is an English boy’s name that means “three”. Trey is a nickname for names like Tremaine and Trenton. It is also a common nickname for people who are “the third” of their name. Trey has dropped in popularity since it peaked in the late 90’s.

Meaning of the Name Trey

Trey is an English boy’s name that means “three”. Trey is a nickname for names like Tremaine and Trenton as well as people who are “the third” of their name. Three is a number that is considered powerful and holy to many cultures historically. For example, Christianity has the Holy Trinity and ancient Celtic and Greek religions believed in “triple aspect” gods.

Nicknames for Trey

Trey evokes feelings of creativity and strength. If you're looking for a nickname for the Trey in your life, it may be a little difficult to come up with a name based off “Trey” alone. However, feel free to come up with a nickname that's unique to their fun and vibrant personality!

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Trey Name Details

Style: Modern

Gender: Trey is traditionally considered to be a boys name.

Pronunciation: TRAY

Syllables: One

Alternative Spelling for Trey

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Trey Name Popularity

According to the Social Security Administration, Trey is a boy’s baby name that became popular in the mid 1960’s. Trey peaked in popularity in 1999 at #189.