Quentin
Boy name · Latin · pronounced KWEN-tin
Verified name
What does Quentin mean?
Fifth
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: Latin|French
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 702 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1613 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Quin
Variant: Quintin, Quinten
Related: Quinn
Using Quentin across cultures
Long used in English and French speaking countries and in literature.
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