Meaning: Its source is traverser, an Old French name meaning "To cross over."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English.

Variant Forms: Traver and Travers

Popularity: The name Travis ranked 141st in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics, 119th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census and 74th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1994 US Census.

This name is highly rated both on the 1990 U.S. Census list and in state data recording the most popular baby names.

Narrative: This was an occupational surname for gate-keepers and others who collected tolls at bridges and fords.

Meaning: Its source is traverser, an Old French name meaning "To cross over."

Alternative Spellings: Trevis

Popularity: The name Travis ranked 4007th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This was a surname for gatekeepers and those who collected tolls at bridges and fords.