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Travis

Travis is a boy’s name of French origins, meaning “toll collector.” Travis was initially a surname deriving from the French words traverser, which translates to “to cross.” Today, Travis is an integral part of the music dynasty as rap, rock, and country charts are filled with famous bearers of the name. Crossing genres and sporting a chilled, laid-back vibe, Travis is on track to being a family favorite.
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Meaning

Toll collector, to cross

Popularity

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Pronunciation

'TRA-viss'

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Name Story

Traits

  • Reliable
  • Friendly
  • Adventurous
  • Charismatic

Compatibility

Travis pairs well with classic or modern names for siblings. It also makes a strong and versatile middle name choice. This name is popular in Western cultures and fits well with a variety of styles and trends.

Reliable Friendly Adventurous Charismatic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Travis Barker

Travis Barker

Musician

Born: November 14, 1975 · Fontana, California, USA

Portrait of Travis Scott

Travis Scott

Musician

Born: April 30, 1991 · Houston, Texas, USA

Portrait of Travis Fimmel

Travis Fimmel

Actor

Born: July 15, 1979 · Echuca, Victoria, Australia

Portrait of Travis Pastrana

Travis Pastrana

Athlete

Born: October 8, 1983 · Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Portrait of Travis Tritt

Travis Tritt

Musician

Born: February 9, 1963 · Marietta, Georgia, USA

Portrait of Travis Kalanick

Travis Kalanick

Entrepreneur

Born: August 6, 1976 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Travis Original form
  • Трэвис Russian
  • 特拉维斯 Chinese (Simplified)
  • ترافيس Arabic
  • ਟਰੇਵਿਸ Punjabi
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Bengali
  • Tamil

Cultural Adaptations

  • トラビス (Torabisu) Japanese
  • 트래비스 (Teuraebiseu) Korean
  • ট্রাভিস (Ṭrābisa) Bengali
  • ட்ராவிஸ் (Ṭrāvis) Tamil

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travis

What does Travis mean?
Toll collector, to cross
What is the origin of Travis?
Travis has French origins.
Is Travis popular?
Travis has been viewed 124 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Travis?
Similar names include Yesenia, Ishaan, John, Umi, Kate.
How do you pronounce Travis?
Travis is pronounced 'TRA-viss'.

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