French · Latin

Quentin

Pronounced KWEN-tinShare

Meaning: Fifth

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 2 syllables

The story

Quentin developed in French from Roman Quintinus, a derivative of Quintus. The Normans also brought the name to England.

Nicknames

  • Quinn
  • Q

Spellings & variants

  • Quintin
  • Quinton
  • Quintus
  • Quintino

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Lower in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Quentin comes from French and Latin.

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