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Octavio
♂ Boy
Pronounced ok-TAH-vee-oh /ɒkˈtɑː.vi.oʊ/Low
Meaning: Eighth; the eighth sonLow
In 30 seconds: Octavio is the Spanish form of Octavius meaning eighth from the Latin octavus. Born as the eighth son of the family or given a name of numerical Roman heritage, Octavio has been popular in Spain and Latin America for centuries.
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MeaningEighth; the eighth son
U.S. rank (2024)#1366 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births138 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,294
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Octavio is the Spanish form of Octavius from Latin octavus meaning eighth. The Roman name became famous through Augustus Caesar (born Octavius).
Octavio is widely used in Spain and Latin America with grand historic quality.
Did you know? The most famous Octavius was Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus who became Augustus Caesar, the first Roman Emperor. His name Octavius meaning eighth thus carries one of history's most transformative legacies.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
OctaviusOttavioOctavian
Nicknames
TavoOcta
Famous Bearers
- ★Octavio Paz (1914–1998)Mexican poet and essayist, winner of the 1990 Nobel Prize in Literature
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Frequently Asked
What does Octavio mean?
Octavio means eighth from Latin octavus, the Spanish form of Octavius.
How do you pronounce Octavio?
Octavio is pronounced ok-TAH-vee-oh with four syllables.
What is the origin of Octavio?
Octavio comes from Spanish, Latin.
What names are similar to Octavio?
Similar names include Emiliano, Rolando, and Gustavo.