Tavis

Q: Is Tavis a boy or girl name?

Tavis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #20873, and as a girl name it ranks #34001.

Q: How popular is the name Tavis?

Tavis is ranked #20873 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ t-AHV-ihs ]

Boy Name #20,873 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tavis is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AHV-ihs.

Parents who love the name Tavis often also consider Jawhar, Keary, Ferrin .

Popularity Over Time

#20,873

Current Rank

Peaked 1977 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,873
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Tavion #3456

Nicknames

Tav Tay Tavie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Tavis Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Tavis Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Tavis Damian

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Tavis Adriel

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Tavis Bennett

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Tavis Angel

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Tavis Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Tavis Jayden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Tavis Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Tavis Diego

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo

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Also a Girl Name

Tavis is also used as a girl name, ranked #34001.

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Similar Names

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Maribel Boy Hebrew + French/Latin Jawhar Boy Arabic philosophical tradition Krik Boy English Deshane Boy Hebrew via Irish Ferrin Boy Celtic Taris Boy Modern American

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tavis

Is Tavis a boy or girl name?

Tavis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20873. As a girl name, it is ranked #34001. Tavis is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Tavis?

Tavis is pronounced t-AHV-ihs.

How popular is the name Tavis?

Tavis is currently ranked #20873 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Tavis?

Common nicknames for Tavis include Tav, Tay, and Tavie.

Is Tavis a common or rare name?

Tavis is an uncommon name, ranked #20873 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Tavie. 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.