Octavian

At a Glance: Name: Octavian – Meaning: eighth – Origin: Latin (Octāvianus, from Octāvius) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ok-TAY-vee-un

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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

Phonetic: ok-TAY-vee-un   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1970–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Octavian mean?

Eighth. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Octavian)

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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