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.
About 9 boys were named Dontavius in 2025.
NFL defensive tackle
Professional football player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
