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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Eighth
- Origin
- Latin (Octāvianus, from Octāvius)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ok-TAY-vee-un
Octavian is a classic boy's name with a worldly feel, and its meaning is simple: "eighth." It comes from Latin, where Octāvianus is built from Octāvius, and it's pronounced ok-TAY-vee-un. If you want something that sounds established without being everywhere, this one fits.
Meaning & Origin of Octavian
Meaning: Eighth.
Origin: Latin (Octāvianus, from Octāvius).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Octavian
ok-TAY-vee-unIPA /ɑːkˈteɪviən/
Popularity of Octavian
In the U.S., Octavian ranked #2270 in 2024, with 63 babies given the name. Its highest rank in the data, which runs from 1970 to 2024, was #2164 in 2021, when 66 babies were named Octavian.
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FAQ
What does the name Octavian mean?
Eighth. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Octavian?
Octavian is pronounced ok-TAY-vee-un (IPA: /ɑːkˈteɪviən/).
Is Octavian a popular name right now?
Octavian is near its all-time peak (#2164 in 2021), ranked #2270 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)
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