Octavian
Meaning
"eighth"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,263
- Total SSA Count
- 63
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Tavi, Octi, Tav
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"eighth"
Origin: Latin
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2263 for Octavian.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Octavian at #2263 in the United States.
Octavian means "eighth" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Octavian is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.