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Latavius

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Pronounced luh-TAY-vee-uhs /ləˈteɪviəs/Medium

Meaning: Latavius is a modern American name built from the La- prefix and the -tavius of Octavius, the Latin name meaning 'eighth.' The Roman ending gives it a classical ring, but the full name is a fresh African American coinage rather than an inherited one.Low

In 30 seconds: Latavius is a modern coined boy's name, La- plus the -tavius of Octavius ('eighth'). It peaked around 2003, staying rare (said luh-TAY-vee-uhs).

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Origin LowAmerican, Latin

MeaningLatavius is a modern American name built from the La- prefix and the -tavius of Octavius, the Latin name meaning 'eighth.' The Roman ending gives it a classical ring, but the full name is a fresh African American coinage rather than an inherited one.

U.S. rank (2021)#6206 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 191

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

Latavius joins the productive La- prefix to the -tavius of Octavius, 'eighth' in Latin. It belongs to a group of stately -avius coinages, alongside Antavius and Octavius, favored in Black American naming for their grand, classical sound.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak around 2003. A boy named Latavius then is around twenty today, one of many La- names that reshaped classical sounds into new forms.

Did you know? The -tavius in Latavius comes from Octavius, the Latin for 'eighth,' the family name of Rome's first emperor before he became Augustus.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Latavius — Coinage; La- prefix + -tavius (Octavius, Latin 'eighth')

Variations

LataviousLatavisOctavius

Nicknames

TaviusTay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Latavius mean?

It is a modern coinage joining the La- prefix to the -tavius of Octavius, Latin for 'eighth.'

How do you pronounce Latavius?

It is said luh-TAY-vee-uhs /ləˈteɪviəs/ - four syllables.

Is Latavius a boy or girl name?

Latavius is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Latavius?

It has always been rare, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak in the early two-thousands.