Quick answer
Octavian is a boy name with Roman roots.
Pronunciation: American English /ɑk.ˈteɪ.vi.ən/; British English /ɒk.ˈteɪ.vi.ən/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Roman name Octavianus, which was derived from the family name Octavius. After Gaius Octavius (later the Roman emperor Augustus ) was adopted by Julius Caesar he took the name Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus.
Notes and context
Usage: history, romanian