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Chavis

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAY-vis /ˈtʃeɪ.vɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the surname Chavis, an American family name of uncertain origin (possibly linked to Chaves/Chavez or an anglicized form). Carried into modern first-name use; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name with a bright ring: Chavis is of uncertain origin (said 'CHAY-vis'). Modern and distinctive.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the surname Chavis, an American family name of uncertain origin (possibly linked to Chaves/Chavez or an anglicized form). Carried into modern first-name use; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#11146 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 901

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019572024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chavis is a family name turned given name, its exact origin unsettled — possibly tied to Chaves/Chavez or an anglicized form. As a first name it reads bright and surname-style; routes uncertain, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'CHAY-vis').

As a first name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and distinctive.

Did you know? Chavis is an American surname of uncertain origin — sometimes linked to Chaves or Chavez — carried into first-name use as a distinctive, modern pick; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'CHAY-vis').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Chavis — surname name; origin uncertain; possible Chaves/Chavez link

Variations

ChavesChavezChavius

Nicknames

ChavChaz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chavis mean?

Chavis is an American surname of uncertain origin, possibly tied to Chaves or Chavez. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Chavis?

It's said CHAY-vis /ˈtʃeɪ.vɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chavis a boy or girl name?

Chavis is a boy's name.

How popular is Chavis?

Chavis is a rare name in the U.S.

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