Travis

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“toll collector at crossings” — Old French, English

#3612024 rank
1989peak year
298,898babies named Travis since 1880
▼ 11%5-year trend

Travis popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 198918801920196020002024

What does Travis mean?

From Old French traverser, 'to cross', an occupational surname for one who collected tolls at a crossing. A friendly American staple since the mid-twentieth century.

OriginOld French, English
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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