Meaning: From Conn; possibly sense or chief
The story
Quinn comes from Ó Cuinn, an Irish surname based on Conn. Conn’s own root is uncertain, with sense, reason, or chief among the proposals.
Nicknames
- Q
- Quinnie
Spellings & variants
- Quin
- Quinne
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Short
- Modern
- Strong
- Surname-style
Origins
Quinn comes from English and Irish.
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