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The baby name Tavis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TAY-vis (/ˈteɪvɪs/),TAV-iss (/ˈtævɪs/).

Tavis is English, Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English, Scottish
Pronunciation: TAY-vis (/ˈteɪvɪs/),TAV-iss (/ˈtævɪs/)

What is the meaning of the name Tavis ?

The baby name Tavis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced TAY-vis (/ˈteɪvɪs/),TAV-iss (/ˈtævɪs/).

Tavis is English, Scottish in Origin.

Tavis is a modern given name rooted in the Scottish Gaelic Tàmhas, the Gaelic form of Thomas. Through the Anglicized Tavish, it carries the Aramaic meaning “twin” (from Te’oma). The -v- sound aligns it with English surnames-turned-given-names, and its phonetic closeness to Travis and Davis likely aided its adoption in English-speaking countries.

While Tavish appears in Scottish records from the Highlands and islands, Tavis surfaces chiefly in late 20th‑century usage in North America and the UK, boosted by media visibility (e.g., broadcaster Tavis Smiley). Variants and related forms include Tavish, Tamhas/Tàmhas, Thomas, Tomas, Tomás, and the diminutives Tam and Tommy; Tave and Tav serve as nicknames. Comparable names are Travis and Davis, though etymologically unrelated. Feminine counterparts connected through Thomas are Thomasina and Tamsin. Meaning: “twin”; style: brisk, modern, with Celtic heritage appeal.

Tavis has the following similar or variant Names

Tavis – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
Canada Boys 2018 #327 5 2,587
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Boys 0 #680 18 17,960
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #887 6 7,044
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
MX Boys 0 #961 22 16,355
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MX Girls 0 #1,170 14 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,264 9 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Tavis is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
CL
CN
CO

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People also ask about Tavis

Tavis is predominantly a boy's name.
Tavis is a 2 syllable name, pronounced TAY-vis (/ˈteɪvɪs/),TAV-iss (/ˈtævɪs/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Tavish, Tavi and Tave.
Across languages, Tavis has these equivalents: Thomas (equivalent meaning if derived from Tavish), Travis (similar-sounding English name), Tavian (modern related form).
Yes — Tavis ranked #327 in Canada in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Tavis ranks highest in Canada (#327 in 2018).
Tavis's popularity is declining. It moved from #881 in 2014 to #887 in 2024 in United States.