Octavius
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Popularity
#2020
Letters
8
Syllables
4
Origin
Latin
Total Births
3,629
Peak Year
#126 in 1991
First Recorded
1911
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Octavius is a Roman name meaning 'eighth'. It was traditionally given to the eighth child or born in the eighth month.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Gaius Octavius
The birth name of Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar
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