Tavio

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How to Pronounce Tavio

Pronounced TAH-vee-oh /ˈtɑː.vi.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Octavio (Latin Octavius, 'eighth'), a name once given to the eighth child or born in the eighth month. Warm and rhythmic.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm short form: Tavio comes from Octavio, 'eighth' (said 'TAH-vee-oh'). Rhythmic and bright.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Italian

MeaningA short form of Octavio (Latin Octavius, 'eighth'), a name once given to the eighth child or born in the eighth month. Warm and rhythmic.

U.S. rank (2022)#14091 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1966

Total births (all-time)≈ 148

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

Tavio is a short form of Octavio, from the Latin for 'eighth.' It reads warm and rhythmic, and is rare in the U.S. (said 'TAH-vee-oh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Latino families. Rare, warm, and rhythmic.

Did you know? Tavio is a short form of Octavio (Latin Octavius, 'eighth') — once a name for the eighth child — a warm, rhythmic pick (said 'TAH-vee-oh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Tavio — short form of Octavio; 'eighth'

Variations

OctavioTaviusTavion

Nicknames

TavVio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tavio mean?

Tavio is a short form of Octavio, from the Latin for 'eighth.'

How do you pronounce Tavio?

It's said TAH-vee-oh /ˈtɑː.vi.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tavio a boy or girl name?

Tavio is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tavio?

Tavio is an extremely rare name in the U.S.