Lucius vs Octavio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucius

Boy #1,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,390
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lu, Luke

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Octavio

Boy #1,364 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"eighth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,364
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tavio, Tavi, Octa

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Popularity Comparison

Lucius Rank #1,390
Octavio Rank #1,364

Octavio is more popular, ranked #1364 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucius ___

  • Lucius James
  • Lucius Edward
  • Lucius Theodore
  • Lucius Augustus
  • Lucius Bartholomew
  • Lucius Henry

Octavio ___

  • Octavio Manuel
  • Octavio Luis
  • Octavio Gabriel
  • Octavio Andres
  • Octavio Rafael
  • Octavio Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucius

Atticus Julius Octavia Cecilia Cassius

If you choose Octavio

Santiago Mateo Isabella Valentina Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucius or Octavio more popular?

Octavio is more popular, ranked #1364 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Octavio mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Octavio means "eighth" (Latin origin).

Are Lucius and Octavio boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Octavio is primarily a boy name.

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