Tavis
- Pronunciation
- [Ta-vis]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Twin
- Origin
- Scottish
Tavis Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,201 baby boys have been named Tavis. The name peaked in 1999 with 79 US births that year (rank #1469). In 2024, ranked #12148 nationally — 10,679 places below its 1999 peak.
Top States for Tavis
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Tavis births are: California (79), Florida (58), North Carolina (43).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Tavis
If you like Tavis's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Tavis's exact length and starting letter: Taavi, Taban, Taber, Tabia, Tabor.
Quick Facts About Tavis
Variant Forms
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Compare Tavis to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Tavis against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).