Travis
Meaning of Travis
Travis, pronounced TRAV-iss, saunters in from Old French roots—specifically “traverser,” meaning “to cross”—and once labeled the toll-keeper who swung open the gate for weary travelers; no wonder it still carries an easygoing, let’s-hit-the-road vibe. Over time, this occupational surname saddled up as a given name and rode straight into American lore, from Alamo hero William Barret Travis to country crooners like Travis Tritt, stadium-shaking athletes such as Travis Kelce, and beat-dropping artists like Travis Scott and Travis Barker. Its popularity galloped to a peak in the early ’90s and now canters comfortably in the mid-300s, proof that a steady gait never goes out of style. Culturally, Travis feels like a friendly cowboy at a backyard barbecue—approachable, loyal, and always ready with a grin—so if names wore boots, this one would arrive with a little trail dust and a big heart.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as TRAV-is (/'trævɪs/)
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Notable People Named Travis
| Travis Scott, born Jacques Bermon Webster II, is a rapper, songwriter, and producer with five Billboard Hot 100 number ones and major awards, known for ambient hip hop. |
| Travis Pastrana is an American action sports star and multi-time X Games gold medalist famed for the first competition double backflip in freestyle motocross, plus AMA 125cc titles and success in rally and NASCAR. |
| Travis Barker is an American drummer and producer best known for Blink 182, noted for cross genre collaborations in rock and hip hop, and widely hailed as one of the greatest punk drummers. |
| James Travis Tritt is an American country singer and songwriter blending mainstream country and Southern rock, with seven albums platinum or higher including the triple platinum 1991 album Its All About to Change and five number one country hits. |
| Travis Kalanick is an American entrepreneur best known as the cofounder and former CEO of Uber, after earlier work at Scour and cofounding Red Swoosh, which was sold to Akamai in 2007. |
| Travis Jayvinski Benjamin is an American former NFL wide receiver who played at the University of Miami and was a 2012 fourth round pick of the Cleveland Browns. |
| Travis Dermott is a Canadian defenceman in the Edmonton Oilers system, currently with the AHL Bakersfield Condors, drafted 34th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2015 and previously with the Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Arizona Coyotes, and Minnesota Wild. |
| Travis Willingham is an American voice actor known for video games and English language anime dubs, notably Roy Mustang in Fullmetal Alchemist and roles in One Piece, Mushishi, and Camp Camp. |
| Travis Kuualiialoha Browne is a retired American heavyweight mixed martial artist who last fought in the UFC. |
| Travis Etienne Jr. is an American running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars who starred at Clemson and was a first round pick in 2021. |
| Travis Wood is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Reds, Cubs, Royals, and Padres. |
| Travis Wade Swaggerty Jr. is an American baseball outfielder and free agent who previously played in Major League Baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates. |
| Travis Frederick is an American former Dallas Cowboys center, a five time Pro Bowler and three time All Pro, now cofounder and COO of Demiplane, a tabletop role playing game company. |
| Travis Boak is a former Port Adelaide AFL star, captain from 2013 to 2018, a three time All Australian, dual John Cahill and three time Showdown Medallist, and the club games record holder with 387 games. |
