Trenton

Meaning town by the river Trent, Trent's town
Origin English
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 2
Syllabification Tren-ton

About Trenton

Classic American styling defines Trenton, a name rooted in geographic tradition yet entirely personal in application. This choice offers familiarity without overuse, striking that desirable balance between recognizable and distinctive. The strong, clear pronunciation eliminates confusion while the three-syllable structure provides satisfying rhythm and completeness. Trenton carries an all-American quality that feels wholesome and approachable, suggesting reliability and straightforwardness. Parents often choose this name for its solid, dependable character and its ability to suit various personality types. It works equally well for athletes, scholars, and creative types, never boxing your child into predetermined expectations. The name maintains professional credibility while remaining friendly and accessible. Trenton represents traditional American naming at its finest—unpretentious, strong, and enduring. It's a choice that honors heritage while giving your child a name he'll never struggle to spell or explain.

Variations of Name Trenton

Trent
Trenten
Trentin

Nicknames for Trenton

Trent
Tony
T.T.
Trenny
Trenton

Famous People Named Trenton

Trenton Doyle HancockAmerican artist
Trenton HassellFormer NBA player
Trenton MeachamAmerican basketball player
Trenton MerrillAmerican soccer player
Trenton BrownNFL football player
Trenton RobinsonAmerican football player
Trenton HughesBritish musician
Trenton OldfieldAustralian activist
Trenton LewisArkansas factory worker recognized for his long daily walk to work
Trenton WoodleyAustralian musician, lead vocalist of Hands Like Houses

Characters Named Trenton

Trenton BishopA character from the TV series "Suits"
Trenton MarquisA character from the novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Trenton DrakeA character from the TV series "Veronica Mars"
Trenton RiversA character from the TV series "The O.C"
Trenton RockwellA character from the video game "Red Dead Redemption 2"
Trenton RedcornA character from the TV series "King of the Hill"
Trenton SteeleA character from the TV series "Castle"
Trenton SanchezA character from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy"
Trenton TinseltoothA character from the animated film "Rise of the Guardians"
Trenton ChaseA character from the TV series "Gossip Girl"

Other Popular Names Beginning with T

Tomas
Terry
Travis
Trae
Truitt
Tamir
Tyce
Trenton
Tiberius
Takoda