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Tavion

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAY-vee-on /ˈteɪ.vi.ɑn/High

Meaning: Modern elaboration of Tavian/Octavian — Latin octavus, 'eighth' — with a fashionable -ion endingMedium

In 30 seconds: Octavian's modern American cousin: Tavion elaborates Tavian — from 'eighth' — with the rhythmic -ion ending. Roman roots, contemporary swing, smooth and confident.
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Origin MediumLatin, American
MeaningModern elaboration of Tavian/Octavian — Latin octavus, 'eighth' — with a fashionable -ion ending
U.S. rank (2025)#3176 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,085

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219892025

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

Tavion is a modern elaboration of Tavian — a short form of Octavian, from Latin octavus, 'eighth' — with the fashionable -ion ending of Davion and Javion. Popular in African American naming, it pairs a classical root with a contemporary beat.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, 'eighth' at the deep root, and smoothly modern.

Did you know? Trace Tavion back through Tavian to Octavian and you reach the Roman name for 'eighth' — the very name the emperor Augustus was born with, Gaius Octavius.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Octavian — root background

Variations

TavianTavonTaveon

Nicknames

Tav

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If you like Tavion…

Davion— a fellow -ion modern favorite
Javion— the companion -ion name
Octavian— the classical 'eighth' source name
Zayvion— shares the -on ending
Jaycion— echoes that soft -on sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tavion mean?

Tavion elaborates Tavian/Octavian, from Latin octavus, 'eighth'.

How do you pronounce Tavion?

It's said TAY-vee-on /ˈteɪ.vi.ɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tavion a boy or girl name?

Tavion is a boy's name.

How popular is Tavion?

Tavion is a rare name in the U.S.

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