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Octavian

♂ Boy

Pronounced ok-TAY-vee-un /ɒkˈteɪ.vi.ən/High

Meaning: eighth, born eighthHigh

In 30 seconds: Octavian is the Latin name meaning born eighth, the birth name of Augustus Caesar the first Roman Emperor. A grand four-syllable name with imperial authority.
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Origin HighLatin
Meaningeighth, born eighth
U.S. rank (2025)#2592 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,479

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119702025

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

Octavian is from Latin Octavianus, meaning of the eighth (octavus). It was the birth name of Gaius Octavius, who became Emperor Augustus.

Octavian is used as a given name in Romania (very popular) and in English-speaking countries as a grand classical name.

Did you know? Octavian — who became Augustus Caesar — transformed Rome from a republic to an empire, ushered in the Pax Romana, and patronized Virgil, Horace, and Ovid.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Octavian — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

OctavioAugustusOctaviusAugustin

Nicknames

TaviTavianOctave

Famous Bearers

  • ★Octavian (Augustus) (63 BCE–14 CE)
    Adopted heir of Julius Caesar who became Augustus, the first Roman emperor.

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Frequently Asked

What does Octavian mean?

Octavian means eighth, born eighth.

How do you pronounce Octavian?

Octavian is pronounced ok-TAY-vee-un (/ɒkˈteɪ.vi.ən/), with 4 syllables.

Is Octavian a boy's name?

Yes, Octavian is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Octavian?

Latin meaning firmly established; octavus = eighth is unambiguous.

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