Tevis
Gaelic/Scottish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tevis
Tevis is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic name Tavis or Tavish, which itself comes from the name Thomas, meaning "twin" from Aramaic roots.
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Etymology
Tevis is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic name Tavis or Tavish, which itself comes from the name Thomas, meaning "twin" from Aramaic roots. The name is primarily used in Scottish culture and has historical significance in the Scottish Highlands, where it remains a distinctly Scottish family name.
Tevis currently ranks #10,656 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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