Travail

Pronunciation: [ tr-uhv-AYL ]

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Boy Name #34,831 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Travail is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced tr-uhv-AYL.

Parents who love the name Travail often also consider Esnaider, Freylin, Everleigh .

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Popularity Over Time

#34,831
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#34,831
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Tra Try Traie Travie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Travail

Is Travail a boy or girl name?
Travail is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Travail?
Travail is pronounced tr-uhv-AYL.
How popular is the name Travail?
Travail is currently ranked #34831 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Travail?
Common nicknames for Travail include Tra, Try, Traie, and Travie.
Is Travail a common or rare name?
Travail is an uncommon name, ranked #34831 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Travail

Travail is a boy name .

Travail is currently ranked #34,831 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Travail include Tra, Try, Traie, and Travie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Travail include Travis, Travon, Travion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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