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Ottavio

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-TAH-vee-o /oʊˈtɑ.vi.o/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Octavius, from the Latin octavus, 'eighth' — once an eighth child's name. A warm Italian classic.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Italian classic: Ottavio means 'eighth,' from Latin (said 'oh-TAH-vee-o'). Warm and refined.
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Origin MediumItalian, Latin
MeaningThe Italian form of Octavius, from the Latin octavus, 'eighth' — once an eighth child's name. A warm Italian classic.
U.S. rank (2025)#13384 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119152025

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

Ottavio is the Italian form of Octavius, from the Latin octavus, 'eighth.' A warm romance-language classic, rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-TAH-vee-o').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Italian families. Rare, warm, and Italian.

Did you know? Ottavio is the Italian form of Octavius, from the Latin for 'eighth' (once given to an eighth child) — a melodic Italian classic (said 'oh-TAH-vee-o').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ottavio — Italian Ottavio; Latin 'eighth'

Variations

OctavioOctaviusOttaviano

Nicknames

OttoTavi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ottavio mean?

Ottavio is the Italian form of Octavius, from the Latin for 'eighth.'

How do you pronounce Ottavio?

It's said oh-TAH-vee-o /oʊˈtɑ.vi.o/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ottavio a boy or girl name?

Ottavio is a boy's name.

How popular is Ottavio?

Ottavio is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Italian families.

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