Octavus
Pronunciation: [ AHKT-uhv-oos ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Octavus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 5 babies have been named Octavus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Octavus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,079 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,079
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Octavus
Octavus is a boy name .
Octavus is currently ranked #36,079 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Octavus include Oct, Octa, Octay, Octaie, Vus, Vusy, Vusie, Ocy, Ocie, and Octkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Octavus include Octavio, Octavius, Octavian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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