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Fact sheet

Name
Tray
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
1

Tray represents an alternative spelling of the English name Trey and means 'the Third'. The name has its origin in an old English nickname traditionally attributed to the third son in a family. Its roots lie in the Old French word treis, which stands for 'three'.

What does the name Tray mean?

Tray is a variant of the name Trey and carries the meaning 'the Third'. The name originates from an old English nickname that was associated with the third son in a family, and has its roots in the Old French term treis, which means 'three'.

Where does the name Tray come from?

The name Tray has Old French roots and means 'the Third'. It is derived from the Old French word treis, which means 'three'. The languages in which this name occurs are American and English.

How do you pronounce Tray?

Tray is pronounced like 'Trei'.

Popularity

In Germany, Tray is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it reached the 3,479th place in the ranking of the most popular male first names. From 2010 to 2024, Tray was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, which placed it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, Tray is also not very common.

Nicknames & pet names

Traij

Frequently asked questions about the name Tray

What is the meaning of the name Tray?

Tray is a variant of the name Trey and means 'the Third'.

Where does the name Tray come from?

The name Tray has Old French roots and is derived from the word 'treis', which means 'three'.

How popular is the name Tray?

Tray is primarily common in English and American-speaking regions, but overall enjoys rather low popularity.

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