Travis
Travis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หtษนรฆvษชs/
Meaning and origin of Travis
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From an Old French word meaning "to cross over," related to traverse. Probably a name for a gatekeeper or the toll collector of a bridge.
How popular is Travis?
Since 1880, 2,116 girls and 308,571 boys in the U.S. have been named Travis (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1369 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #36 in 1979. In 2025 it ranked #434 for boys, with 732 babies given the name.
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Travis FAQ
What does the name Travis mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From an Old French word meaning "to cross over," related to traverse. Probably a name for a gatekeeper or the toll collector of a bridge.
What is the origin of the name Travis?
Travis is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Travis?
Since 1880, 2,116 girls and 308,571 boys in the U.S. have been named Travis (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1369 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #36 in 1979. In 2025 it ranked #434 for boys, with 732 babies given the name.
Is Travis a boy or girl name?
Travis is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,116 girls and 308,571 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.