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Antavius

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Pronounced an-TAY-vee-us /ænˈteɪ.vi.əs/Medium

Meaning: Antavius is an invented American name that fuses the An- opening with -tavius, the tail of the Latin Octavius, 'eighth.' The result borrows a classical ring without carrying a single fixed meaning; families chose it for its stately, Roman-sounding rhythm.Low

In 30 seconds: Antavius is a modern coinage joining An- with the -tavius of Octavius, 'eighth.' It stayed rare and peaked around 1991 (said an-TAY-vee-us).

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Origin LowAmerican, Latin

MeaningAntavius is an invented American name that fuses the An- opening with -tavius, the tail of the Latin Octavius, 'eighth.' The result borrows a classical ring without carrying a single fixed meaning; families chose it for its stately, Roman-sounding rhythm.

U.S. rank (2015)#12208 ↗ Rising

2015 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Antavius is a contemporary coinage that leans on a classical sound, joining An- to the -tavius element of Octavius, the Roman name for 'eighth.' Names like this borrow the dignity of Latin without a literal translation. Antavius is one of the rarer forms in its lively -avius family.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its high around 1991. A boy named Antavius then is an adult today.

Did you know? The -tavius ending gives Antavius a Roman echo through Octavius, the ancient name meaning 'eighth,' even though the full name is a modern American invention.

Overall data confidence 28%

References - Antavius — An- + -tavius (Octavius) coinage; Latin echo

Variations

OctaviusAntaviousTavius

Nicknames

TaviusTav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antavius mean?

It is a modern coinage joining An- with -tavius, the ending of the Roman Octavius, 'eighth.'

How do you pronounce Antavius?

It is said an-TAY-vee-us /ænˈteɪ.vi.əs/ - four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Antavius a boy or girl name?

Antavius is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Antavius?

It was always rare, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.