Likely a modern derivative of Octavius, meaning eighth.
Tavious is a modern American invention, most likely created as a rhythmic contraction of the Latin name Octavius. While it lacks a long historical lineage, it follows the linguistic pattern of names like Darius or Octavious, often used to denote an eighth-born child in its root form.
Less common today
Tavious isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,376 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
American college football player