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Travon

♂ Boy

Pronounced TRAY-von /ˈtreɪ.vɑn/High

Meaning: Modern American coinage joining the Tra- prefix (as in Travis, Trayvon) to the -von ending of Davon, Javon; no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: A smooth, homegrown American name: Travon joins the Tra- opening of Travis to the -von ending of Davon. Built for sound, confident and contemporary.
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Origin MediumAmerican
MeaningModern American coinage joining the Tra- prefix (as in Travis, Trayvon) to the -von ending of Davon, Javon; no single fixed root
U.S. rank (2025)#3577 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,650

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519672025

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

Travon is a modern American coinage joining the Tra- prefix (as in Travis, 'crossing', or Trayvon) to the -von ending of Davon and Javon. It has no single traditional root; like its cousins, it was built for its smooth, confident sound.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, melodic, and modern.

Did you know? The -von ending in Travon, Davon, and Javon became one of the signature rhythms of late-twentieth-century African American naming — a whole family of names coined for their music.
Overall data confidence 60%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

TravonnTrevonTrayvon

Nicknames

TrayVon

Famous Bearers

  • ★Travon Walker (2001-)
    NFL defensive end selected first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft
  • ★Travon Free (1987-)
    American comedian and writer who won an Academy Award for the short film Two Distant Strangers

If you like Travon…

Trevon— a near-twin spelling
Davon— a fellow -von coinage
Javon— the companion -von name
Trayvon— the Tray- sound-relative

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Travon mean?

Travon is a modern coinage joining the Tra- prefix to the -von ending; it has no single traditional meaning.

How do you pronounce Travon?

It's said TRAY-von /ˈtreɪ.vɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Travon a boy or girl name?

Travon is a boy's name.

How popular is Travon?

Travon is a rare name in the U.S.

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