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Tavius

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Pronounced TAY-vee-us /ˈteɪ.vi.əs/Medium

Meaning: Most often a clipped form of Octavius, the Roman name meaning 'eighth' — traditionally given to an eighth child. It is also used as a free-standing modern coinage on the -ius pattern; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A trimmed Roman name: Tavius reads as a short form of Octavius, 'eighth' (said 'TAY-vee-us'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowLatin, American

MeaningMost often a clipped form of Octavius, the Roman name meaning 'eighth' — traditionally given to an eighth child. It is also used as a free-standing modern coinage on the -ius pattern; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13971 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 403

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

Tavius is most naturally read as a clipping of Octavius, the Roman name meaning 'eighth', borne most famously by the young Octavian who became Augustus. In modern American use it also stands as an independent name in the -ius family alongside Darius and Tavarius. Routes are uncertain, which we note. Classical-sounding, sleek, and modern (said 'TAY-vee-us').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Latinate, and sleek.

Did you know? Octavius meant 'eighth' — a name Roman families gave an eighth child. Tavius keeps the ending and drops the number, and may equally be a fresh coinage. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'TAY-vee-us').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Tavius — Short form of Octavius ('eighth'); modern -ius coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

OctaviusTaviousTavis

Nicknames

TavTavi

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Octavius— the Roman name behind it

Darius— a like established -ius classic

Marius— a like Latin -ius name

Tavis— the shorter cousin in sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tavius mean?

Tavius is usually a short form of Octavius, the Roman name meaning 'eighth'; it is also used as a modern coinage. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tavius?

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

Is Tavius a boy or girl name?

Tavius is a boy's name.

How popular is Tavius?

Tavius is a rare name for boys in the U.S.