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Travis is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English surname Travis, derived from Old French traverser meaning ‘to cross’. It was used in America in honour of William Travis (1809-1836), the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo." It ranked #434 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English surname Travis, derived from Old French traverser meaning ‘to cross’. It was used in America in honour of William Travis (1809-1836), the commander of the Texan forces at the Battle of the Alamo. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Travis ranked #434 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #434 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Travis mean?
Travis means "to cross", according to Behind the Name.
Is Travis a popular name?
Travis ranked #434 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Travis a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Travis appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Travis — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
