Modern creation, likely combining Don and Octavian
Dontavian is a modern American rhythmic name. It likely originated as a blend of the name Don, meaning 'world ruler', and the suffix -tavian, borrowed from the Latin Octavian, meaning 'eighth'.
Less common today
Dontavian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,426 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
