Tavis
Boy name · Celtic · Irish · Scottish
Meaningtwin · Scottish form of Thomas
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,007 in 1977
9 babies were named Tavis in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,209 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Tavis you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tavis, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tavis would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTavis first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1977, when it ranked #1,007. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTavis was 6.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 31,153 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendTavis has slipped 1,209 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningTavis is a Scottish form of Thomas, which means “twin”. Our records link it to Celtic, Irish and Scottish roots.
About the name Tavis
Tavis is a boy name of Celtic, Irish and Scottish origin meaning “twin”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-vis”. US birth records list Tavis for boys from 1963 to 2025, in 63 of those 63 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #1,007 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.9 | 144,628 boys |
| 1970s | 31 | 32,531 boys |
| 1980s | 23 | 43,745 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,224 boys |
| 2000s | 22 | 45,977 boys |
| 2010s | 8.9 | 112,867 boys |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 210,526 boys |
Other spellings of Tavis
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Tavis
What does the name Tavis mean?
Tavis means “twin” in Scottish, as a form of Thomas.
What is the origin of the name Tavis?
Tavis has Celtic, Irish, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Tavis a boy or girl name?
Tavis is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tavis?
Tavis ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#1,007).