The name Travis comes from a surname, which is derived from an Old French occupational name denoting a person who collected a toll from users of a bridge.
The name is derived from the Old French word "traverser" meaning "to cross".
Famous bearers
A bearer is Travis Barker (born 1975), an American drummer, who achieved his fame by drumming for the band Blink-182.
A bearer of the surname is Randy Travis (born 1959), an American country singer.
