The name Trew is of Cornish origin, meaning 'true' or 'genuine'. It's a unique and uncommon given name that has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly among parents looking for distinctive names for their children. The name can be pronounced as 'trew', with the emphasis on the first syllable. There are no standard variations of Trew, although some creative spellings like Treu or Trèw exist. Traditionally, Trew has been used more often as a surname than a given name, but its usage as a first name is growing.
The name Trew had a peak of popularity around the early 2000s with consistent high numbers between 2008 to 2019, after which it has seen some decline but remains relatively stable with an average of about 7 births per year since then.