Combination of Don and Octavius
A modern American invention, likely created by blending the prefix 'Don' (from names like Donald or Dante) with the Roman name Octavius. Octavius itself is a Latin name meaning 'eighth', traditionally given to the eighth child or born in the eighth month.
Less common today
Dontavius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,635 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL defensive tackle
Professional football player
