Octavian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Octavian Name at a Glance

Name	Octavian
Meaning	Variant of Octavius: Born eighth. Octavian was the name used commonly for the Emperor Augustus.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Octavian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Octavian means “Variant of Octavius: Born eighth. Octavian was the name used commonly for the Emperor Augustus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Octavian Name Origin

Our database records Octavian under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Octavian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Octavian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Octavian

When considering Octavian for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.