Travis - name meaning, origin

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The boy's name Travis \t-ra-

is pronounced TRAV-iss. It is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Travis 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 common first name for men (#119 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#841 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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