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Tavis

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAV-iss /ˈtæv.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: Tavis is a Scottish given name, a short form or variant of Tavish, itself a Gaelic form of Thomas ('twin,' from Aramaic). Its exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A brisk Scottish spin on Thomas: Tavis comes through Tavish, tied to 'twin' (said 'TAV-iss'). The route is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningTavis is a Scottish given name, a short form or variant of Tavish, itself a Gaelic form of Thomas ('twin,' from Aramaic). Its exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#8842 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919632025

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

Tavis is a Scottish name, a shortened form of Tavish, which is the Gaelic form of Thomas, from an Aramaic word for 'twin.' It reads as trim and Celtic; its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TAV-iss').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely as a boys' name. Rare, Scottish-flavored, and crisp.

Did you know? Tavis grew from Tavish, the Scottish Gaelic form of Thomas ('twin') — a crisp, heathery-sounding name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TAV-iss').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Tavis — Scottish variant of Thomas via Tavish; 'twin'; route uncertain

Variations

TavishTevis

Nicknames

TavTavi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tavis mean?

Tavis is a Scottish form of Thomas via Tavish, tied to an Aramaic word for 'twin'; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tavis?

It's said TAV-iss /ˈtæv.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tavis a boy or girl name?

Here Tavis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tavis?

Tavis is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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