Travis
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Travis
The name Travis derives from the Old French "traverser," meaning "to cross," and originally referred to a toll collector or someone who crossed roads, making it an occupational surname that later became a given name.
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Etymology
The name Travis derives from the Old French "traverser," meaning "to cross," and originally referred to a toll collector or someone who crossed roads, making it an occupational surname that later became a given name. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained popularity in America during the 20th century.
Travis currently ranks #434 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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