Quentin
Quentin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɛntɪn/
Meaning and origin of Quentin
Root meaning: “fifth”
- A male given name from Latin.
- A female given name from Latin occasionally used.
Etymology
From Old French. The name of a third century French martyr, from Latin Quīntīnus, a derivative of the Roman praenomen Quīntus, from quīntus (“fifth”). It was brought to England by the Normans, but never became particularly popular. Compare Quinton.
How popular is Quentin?
Since 1880, 190 girls and 43,472 boys in the U.S. have been named Quentin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4703 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #220 in 1919. In 2025 it ranked #968 for boys, with 238 babies given the name.
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Quentin FAQ
What does the name Quentin mean?
Quentin traces back to a root meaning "fifth". A male given name from Latin. A female given name from Latin occasionally used. From Old French. The name of a third century French martyr, from Latin Quīntīnus, a derivative of the Roman praenomen Quīntus, from quīntus (“fifth”). It was brought to England by the Normans, but never became particularly popular. Compare Quinton.
What is the origin of the name Quentin?
Quentin is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Quentin?
Since 1880, 190 girls and 43,472 boys in the U.S. have been named Quentin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4703 in 1919. Its highest rank for boys was #220 in 1919. In 2025 it ranked #968 for boys, with 238 babies given the name.
Is Quentin a boy or girl name?
Quentin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 190 girls and 43,472 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.