Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 07, 2024

Trevis

US Popularity Rank: 22481

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Of Travis; To cross

A unique twist on the more popular name Travis, Trevis is a masculine name of Welsh and French origin. It comes from the French word traverser, which means “to cross,” and was often bestowed upon toll collectors who could be found standing by bridges or crossings in ancient times. Due to its popular variation, it can also mean “of Travis,” making for a lovely way to honor anyone called Travis in your little one’s life. As well as a given name, it is a surname associated with Anglo-Saxon culture and can be traced back to 11th-century England.

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