Travis \t-ra-vis\ as a boy's name is pronounced TRAV-iss. It is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Travis is "to cross over". Occupational name for gate-keepers and others who collected tolls at bridges and fords. Country-western singer Travis Tritt; fictional detective Travis Magee.

Travis has 4 variant forms: Traver, Travers, Traviss and Travys.

For more information, see also related names Travon and Trevis.