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Travis name meaning
First Name
306k
in the U.S.
since 1880
306k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
35k
in the U.S.
in 2010
35k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Travis mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Travis
User Submitted Origins
English
58%
French
21%
Hebrew
15%
African
4%
German
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Kenya, the name Travis is of Luhya origin and means "One with a good heart, mostly referred to as one with a golden heart. A person who is always willing to help anyone in need irregardless of who they are".
- According to 2 people from Florida, U.S., the name Travis is of English / American origin and means "Will help anyone in need even if he or she can't afford to do so".
- According to a user from Michigan, U.S., the name Travis is of French origin and means "To traverse, make a (water) crossing: Traverse City, Michigan, USA, NA. French explores learned, from the indigenous peoples, the best/ safest places to cross the big lake, Lake Michigan, and the little waters of Grand Traverse Bay, off the Leelanau Peninsula. The French established the Mackinaw Fur Co., at Fort Mackinac, now Mackinac City and Fort Mackinaw, on Mackinaw Island. The French and English fought many battles over possession of this valuable region. Eventually, the English retained final control. After the Revolutionary War, the territories became the property of the US of A. EJT, Cadillac & Ada, Michigan,,, USA, NA 08/25/2019".
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Travis means "The name means to cross over or traverser" and is of German origin.
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Travis means "English masculine given name of French origin. It is derived from the word 'traverser' or 'to cross', and was given to toll collectors who stood by a bridge or crossing".
- According to 2 people from Maryland, U.S., the name Travis is of Irish / French origin and means "To traverse or cross".
- A user from the United States says the name Travis means "A great person and is willing to do anything for any one".
- According to 3 people from Virginia, U.S., the name Travis means "At the crossroads".
- 2 submissions from Philippines and the United States agree the name Travis means "Lots of fun" and is of Islamic / Muslim origin.
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Travis means "A very caring person and a very passionate person".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From an Old French word meaning "to cross over," related to traverse. Probably a name for a gatekeeper or the toll collector of a bridge.
- A surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Notable Persons Named Travis
Notable Persons Named Travis
Travis Kalanick
Travis Kalanick is an entrepreneurship and entrepreneur. Travis was given the name Travis Cordell Kalanick on August 6th, 1976 in Los Angeles.
Travis Fimmel
Travis was born on July 15th, 1979 in Lockington, Victoria, Australia.
Travis Barker
He was most active from 1993 to present. Travis was given the name Travis Landon Barker on November 14th, 1975 in Fontana, California, United States.
Travis Browne
Travis was born on July 17th, 1982 in Oahu.
Travis Willingham
Travis Willingham is an actor, voice actor, and voice acting. He was most prominent from 2004 to present. Travis was given the name Travis Hampton Willingham on August 3rd, 1981 in Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Travis Rudolph
Travis Rudolph is a football player. Travis was born on September 15th, 1995 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Travis
Notable Persons With the Last Name Travis
Nancy Travis
Nancy Travis is an actress and producer. She has had major accomplishments since 1985. Nancy was given the name Nancy Ann Travis on September 21st, 1961 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Randy Travis
Randy Travis is a country music and gospel music musician. He has been prominent since 1978. Randy was given the name Randy Bruce Traywick on May 4th, 1959 in Marshville, North Carolina, U.S.
William B. Travis
William B. Travis is a military person. His military service ended in 1836.
Clay Travis
Clay Travis is a sports journalist, writer, and radio talk show co-host. He was most prominent from 2005 to present. Clay was given the name Richard Clay Travis on April 6th, 1979 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dave Lee Travis
Dave Lee Travis is a radio and television presenter. Dave was given the name David Patrick Griffin on May 25th, 1945 in Buxton, Derbyshire, England.
Romeo Travis
Romeo Travis is a basketball player for the Le Mans Sarthe Basket, Cantabria Baloncesto, CB Ciudad de Huelva, Ratiopharm Ulm, Tigers Tübingen, Barak Netanya B.C., Hapoel Gilboa Galil, KK Zadar, BC Khimik, BC Krasny Oktyabr, and Alaska Aces (PBA) in the LNB Pro A. His most notable accomplishments were from 2007 to present. Romeo was born on December 10th, 1984 in Akron, Ohio.
- Scott TravisMusician
- Kurt TravisMusician
- Devon TravisBaseball Player
- Abby TravisMusician
- Theo TravisMusician
- Debbie TravisInterior Designer
- Doris Eaton TravisActress
- Dr. John TravisWriter
- Robert F. Travis
- June Travis
- Walter TravisGolf Player
- Richard Charles TravisMilitary Person
- Nicky TravisSoccer Player
- Thomas W. Travis
Common last names for Travis
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Travis | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 73.32% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 21.01% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.53% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.21% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.40% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Travis
People with the last name Travis are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Travis
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