Tavis
Pronunciation: [ t-AHV-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tavis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 2,201 babies have been named Tavis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tavis is past its peak , currently ranked #20,873 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,873
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tavis is also used as a girl name, ranked #34001.
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About the Name Tavis
Tavis is a boy name .
Is Tavis a boy or girl name? Tavis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,873 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #34,001. Tavis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tavis is currently ranked #20,873 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tavis include Tav, Tay, Taie, and Tavkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tavis include Tavion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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