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Martavius

♂ Boy

Pronounced mar-TAY-vee-us /mɑrˈteɪ.vi.əs/Medium

Meaning: A modern African-American name, joining a Mar- element with a -tavius ending (echoing Octavius, 'the eighth', Latin); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Mar + Octavius echo: Martavius. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'mar-TAY-vee-us').

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Origin LowAmerican, Latin

MeaningA modern African-American name, joining a Mar- element with a -tavius ending (echoing Octavius, 'the eighth', Latin); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8084 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 804

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

Martavius is a modern African-American name, with no single fixed root — joining a Mar- element with a -tavius ending (echoing Octavius, 'the eighth', Latin; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'mar-TAY-vee-us').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Martavius is a modern African-American name, joining a Mar- element with a -tavius ending (echoing Octavius, 'the eighth') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'mar-TAY-vee-us').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

MartaviousMartavis

Nicknames

Tay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Martavius mean?

Martavius joins a Mar- element with a -tavius ending (echoing Octavius); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Martavius?

It's said mar-TAY-vee-us /mɑrˈteɪ.vi.əs/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Martavius a boy or girl name?

Martavius is a boy's name.

How popular is Martavius?

Martavius is a very rare name in the U.S.