Tavish
Meaningtwin · Scottish form of Thomas
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,209 in 1993
21 babies were named Tavish in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,273 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Tavish, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Tavish would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTavish first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1993, when it reached #2,209.
- TrendTavish has climbed 1,273 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningTavish is a Scottish form of Thomas, which means “twin”. Our records link it to Celtic and Scottish roots.
About the name Tavish
Tavish is a boy name of Celtic and Scottish origin meaning “twin”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ish”. US birth records list Tavish for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 43 of those 44 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #2,209 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.6 | 151,803 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 93,110 boys |
| 2000s | 7.6 | 131,579 boys |
| 2010s | 9.8 | 102,354 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 77,419 boys |
Other spellings of Tavish
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 Tavish
What does the name Tavish mean?
Tavish means “twin” in Scottish, as a form of Thomas.
What is the origin of the name Tavish?
Tavish has Celtic, Scottish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Tavish a boy or girl name?
Tavish is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tavish?
Tavish ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#2,209).