Emory vs Octavia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Octavia

Girl #294 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"eighth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#294
Total SSA Count
1,066
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tavi, Tavia, Tave

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emory Rank #330
Octavia Rank #294

Octavia is more popular, ranked #294 vs #330 for Emory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

Octavia ___

  • Octavia Rose
  • Octavia Jane
  • Octavia Claire
  • Octavia Blake
  • Octavia June
  • Octavia Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

If you choose Octavia

Cecilia Cordelia Sebastian Atticus Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emory or Octavia more popular?

Octavia is more popular, ranked #294 compared to Emory at #330 in the United States.

What do Emory and Octavia mean?

Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin). Octavia means "eighth" (Latin origin).

Are Emory and Octavia boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a girl name. Octavia is primarily a girl name.

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