The nameTravis
Travis is an English boy's name taken from a surname.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
From the Old French traverser, "to cross", a name for a toll collector at a crossing.
Origin
English, of French origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Famous people named Travis
- Travis Scott, American rapper
Popularity of the name Travis
Travis in France
Travis was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 250 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Travis. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Travis in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Travis mean?
From the Old French traverser, "to cross", a name for a toll collector at a crossing.
What is the origin of the name Travis?
English, of French origin.
Is Travis a girl's or a boy's name?
Travis is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Travis?
Travis Scott, American rapper.