Octavius Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Octavius Name at a Glance

Name	Octavius
Meaning	Born eighth. Octavius was a Roman clan name, as well as the original name of Emperor Augustus (commonly known as Octavian). Traditionally, this name was given to the eighth child in a large family.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Octavius Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Octavius means “Born eighth. Octavius was a Roman clan name, as well as the original name of Emperor Augustus (commonly known as Octavian). Traditionally, this name was given to the eighth child in a large family”. 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.

Octavius Name Origin

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

Is Octavius a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Octavius

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