Octavius vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Octavius

Boy #2,013 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth-born"

Origin: Latin

Roman English American Italian

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Octavius Rank #2,013

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2013 for Octavius.

Is Octavius or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Octavius at #2013 in the United States.

What do Octavius and Gideon mean?

Octavius means "eighth-born" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Octavius and Gideon boy or girl names?

Octavius is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.