Travis - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Travis \t-ra-vis\ is pronounced TRAV-iss. It is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "to cross over". Occupational name for gate-keepers and others who collected tolls at bridges and fords. Country-western singer Travis Tritt; fictional detective Travis Magee.

Travis has 4 variant forms: Traver, Travers, Traviss and Travys.

For more information, see also related names Travon and Trevis.

Travis is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Travis. Compare Travis with related baby names.