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Tavish

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Tavish

Pronounced TAV-ish /ˈtæv.ɪʃ/High

Meaning: An Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Tàmhas (Thomas) — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'Medium

In 30 seconds: A twin: Tavish is the Scottish Thomas — 'a twin'. Crisp, soft, and warm.
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Origin MediumAramaic, Scottish
MeaningAn Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Tàmhas (Thomas) — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'
U.S. rank (2025)#4840 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 759
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319822025

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

Tavish is an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Tàmhas, the form of Thomas — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin' (the apostle Thomas). A crisp, soft, distinctive Scottish name (said 'TAV-ish'; nickname Tav or Tam).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-twin at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Thomas means 'a twin' (Aramaic Te'oma) — Tavish is an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic Tàmhas (Thomas) — crisp and soft (said 'TAV-ish'; nickname Tav).
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Tavish — root etymology

Variations

TàmhasTavisTevis

Nicknames

Tav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tavish mean?

Tavish is the Scottish Thomas — Aramaic 'a twin'.

How do you pronounce Tavish?

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

Is Tavish a boy or girl name?

Tavish is a boy's name.

How popular is Tavish?

Tavish is a rare name in the U.S.

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