Octavius
Octavius: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɒkˈteɪvɪəs/
Meaning and origin of Octavius
- A male given name from Latin, in occasional use.
Etymology
From Latin Octāvius, name of a Roman gens.
How popular is Octavius?
Since 1880, 15 girls and 3,687 boys in the U.S. have been named Octavius (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11615 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #918 in 1987. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Octavius FAQ
What does the name Octavius mean?
A male given name from Latin, in occasional use. From Latin Octāvius, name of a Roman gens.
What is the origin of the name Octavius?
Octavius is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Octavius?
Since 1880, 15 girls and 3,687 boys in the U.S. have been named Octavius (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11615 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #918 in 1987. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Octavius a boy or girl name?
Octavius is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 15 girls and 3,687 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.