Quentin

Updated: November 12, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

The baby name Quentin has a very specific meaning, but it's grown to be much more than over the years. Much of its popularity over the years has been inspired by a president's son and a beloved third-century saint. Quentin comes with a variety of nicknames and pairs well with some pretty cool middle names.

Meaning of the name Quentin:

French: Fifth
Latin: Fifth

Origin of the name Quentin:

Quentin is the French form of the Latin name Quintinus. It was derived from the Latin word “quintus,” which means “the fifth.”

Symbolism of the name Quentin:

Like the name's meaning, Quentin may symbolize the number five. For example, if your baby is your fifth born, you may want to name him Quentin.

Style of the name Quentin:

Traditional

Gender of the name Quentin:

Quentin is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Quentin:

KWEHN-tin

Number of syllables in the name Quentin:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Quentin:

The baby name Quentin evokes images of someone who isn't afraid to face a challenge or take a risk.

Alternative spellings for the name Quentin:

Nicknames for the name Quentin:

Quin
Quinn
Quent
Quint

Popularity of the name Quentin:

Quentin has been a top 1,000 baby name in the United States since 1905, according to the Social Security Administration. As of 2020, it ranks at number 540.