Travis

The male first name Travis has its roots as a Norman surname, which likely entered England during the Norman-French conquest in 1066. In German, it is translated as 'the toll collector'.

What does the name Travis mean?

Originally, Travis was a Norman surname, meaning 'the toll collector' in German. The name has its origins in Old French and is derived from the Old French word traverser, which means 'to cross', 'to pass a border', or 'the crossing toll'. The name originally designated individuals who collected tolls at rivers, bridges, or borders. Over time, this term evolved into a family name and eventually into a first name. Nowadays, Travis is especially widespread in Australia, Canada, and the USA.

Where does the name Travis come from?

The name Travis has Old French origins and means 'the toll collector'. The term traverser consists of the meanings 'to cross', 'to pass a border', 'the crossing (of a river, bridge, border)', as well as 'the crossing toll' or 'the bridge toll'. It is used in various languages, including American and Canadian.

How do you pronounce Travis?

The pronunciation of the name Travis is distinctive and consists of two syllables. In the German version, it is usually pronounced as 'Tra-vis' [ˈtʁaːvɪs]. The name begins with the consonant cluster 'Tr', which gives it a dynamic touch. The long 'a' sound in the first syllable creates an open tone, while the final 's' produces a clear resonance. Overall, Travis conveys a powerful, modern impression and radiates international and confident attributes.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Travis is quite popular and currently ranks 1,420th on the list of most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, when it reached 557th place. In the last ten years, Travis has been used as a first name about 280 times, placing it 1,272nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,373rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ray / Tay / Trapez / Trav / Trave / Travelis / Traver / Travi / Travo / Travy / Tray / Trevor

Famous people

• M. Travis Lane (poet from the USA)
• Trapez (geometry) (quadrilateral where each angle is obtuse with a neighboring angle)
• Trapez (gymnastics apparatus) (thin swing)
• Travis Barker (professional drummer of the band blink 182 (27,000,000 records sold))
• Travis Bickle (film character and protagonist from 'Taxi Driver' (1976))
• Travis Bowen (football player from the USA)
• Travis Bowyer (American baseball player)
• Travis Browne (martial artist from America)
• Travis Clark (American composer)
• Travis Coons (Canadian football player)
• Travis Dickinson (British boxer)
• Travis Dodd (Australian football player)
• Travis Ehrhardt (Lithuanian ice hockey player)
• Travis Fimmel (actor)
• Travis Flory (American actor)
• Travis Garland (singer ('I Want It All'))
• Travis Gerrits (Canadian freestyle skier)
• Travis Grady (character from 'Silent Hill Origins')
• Travis Gregg (American race car driver)
• Travis Kauffman (boxer from America)