Dequavious
Meaning of Dequavious
Dequavious, pronounced dee-KWAY-vee-uhs, is a modern American male name that pairs the “De-” prefix—prevalent in African-American naming patterns—with a Latin echo of Octavius, suggesting both innovation and classical resonance. First recorded in Georgia birth data in the early 1990s, it reached its highest state ranking in 1994 (nine occurrences, rank 156) before fluctuating through the late 1990s and early 2000s; by 2004, five newborns bore the name (rank 194). Its modest but steady presence reflects a broader trend of creative reinvention rooted in cultural pride, and its balanced blend of familiar phonetics and historical allusion continues to appeal to parents seeking a name that feels both unique and grounded.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as dee-KWAY-vee-uhs (/diˈkweɪviəs/)
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