Octavian
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Eighth, born eighth
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #2592 in 2025 with 51 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Octavia. Shares the meaning 'Eighth, born eighth.'
Similar names: octavia, octaviah, octavio, octayvia, ottavia, octavius
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Octavian? About 1 in 65,265 babies born in 2025 were named Octavian, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Octavian
What does the name Octavian mean?
Octavian means “Eighth, born eighth” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Octavian?
Octavian has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Eighth, born eighth”.
How popular is Octavian?
Octavian ranked #2572 in 2025 — given to 51 babies that year.
When was Octavian most popular?
Octavian peaked in 2021 with 66 babies registered that year.
Is Octavian a boy or girl name?
Octavian is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Octavians in registered births are male.
Is the name Octavian rising or falling in popularity?
Octavian has fallen 11 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2561 in 2020 to #2572 in 2025.
How long has Octavian been recorded?
Octavian appears in birth records across 55 years — from 1970 through 2025.