US Popularity:4333
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):American, Welsh
Meaning:Three; Small three
Tre is a boy's name of British, American, and Welsh origin. It is a variant of the Middle English name Trey, meaning "three." The term trey also refers to a three-pointer score in basketball and a playing card with a rank of three. The name Tre is a worthy contender if you want to pass on your interest in sport and games to baby. In America, Tre is a common combination of Trey, meaning “three” in British, and Vaughn meaning “small,” in Welsh, which creates the blended definition of “small three.” The name is also a fun way to honor baby's birth order or celebrate a lucky number.

Tre Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Tre is currently #4236 on The Bump
Boy:Tre is currently #1400 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Tre is currently #4333 in U.S. births
Boy:Tre is currently #1293 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4333
in 2022
+ 1072
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Tre, January 2018

  • Behind the Name, Trey, July 2008

  • Name Doctor, Trey

  • WordSense Dictionary, Trey

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 545, 546

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