Quentin name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 17th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Latin

Usage: English, Hindi, Marathi and French

Pronunciation: qu(en)-tin

Meaning: Fifth in Order, From the Queen's Estate, Old English for 'from the Queen's Land' and Fifth-Born Son

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What does Quentin mean?
Variations of Quentin
Nicknames for Quentin
How popular is Quentin?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Quentin
Famous People Named Quentin
Lists having Quentin

What does Quentin mean?

Of Latin origin, Famed Quentin is predominantly used in English, French, Marathi and Hindi, Quentin means "Fifth in Order, From the Queen's Estate, Old English for 'from the Queen's Land' or Fifth-Born Son" is used for both genders.

The name is celebrated on October 31st.

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How do I pronounce Quentin?

qu(en)-tin is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Quentin.

Variants of Quentin

Quintinus, Quintus, Caoidhean, Quint

Nicknames for Quentin

Probable nicknames for the baby name Quentin include:

Names that rhyme with Quentin

How popular is the name Quentin?

Quentin was a popular name in United States. Over 40759 babies have been named Quentin since 1900. When at the peak of its usage in 1919, the moniker grabbed the 220th spot and 1052 baby boys were given the name.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 143 years but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names an amazing 55 times Also, Quentin was a very popular name in France.

Over 127779 babies have been named Quentin since 1900. When at its peak in 1998, 7508 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 3rd position. However after 85 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still going strong on charts.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 5 baby names 2 times

In Switzerland, Quentin was once a common name since emerging in 1998 it has been given to over 1355 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 2000,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 21 years. Also, Quentin is a common name in Belgium given to over 4055 babies in 24 years.

When at its peak in 1995, the moniker grabbed the 16th spot and 409 baby boys were given the name.

Quentin is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 761 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Quentin. There are over 344 babies that have been given the name Quentin in England and Wales.

Quentin is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 1966 and achieved its top ranking of 208 in 1977.

Quentin is a common name in South Africa, Congo, England, Canada, Australia and Angola while somewhat familiar name in New Zealand, Gabon, Cameroon, China, Benin, DR Congo, Ghana, Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Morocco, Kenya, Scotland and Bahamas.

At least, 170000 people globally have carried Quentin as their given name according to our findings.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	545	511
2017	539	518
2016	486	628
2015	483	613	14427	6
2014	471	615	16468	5

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Quentin in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	523	223	5	5
	114	10	15	0

Numerological analysis of Quentin

You have to stop questioning your existence and give your life your own purpose. Use your gut around people. You push yourself to your limits and beyond. You always hope things to work out on their own. Often you wonder if there's such thing as ‘higher purpose'? At work, you are the innovator and researcher always focused on finding creative ways to solve things and improve the company's progress.

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Candid - Atypical Candid has its origin in Latin, Candid means "Pure or Candid" is used as a girl name
Diviana - The uncommon and fresh girl name Diviana came from Latin and Indoeuropean, Diviana means "Divine, of a God with Indo-European Roots, *Deiwos = Sky, Day or Shining" is used in English
Rainer - Rainer's meaning is Frog or Warrior is used as a gender insensitive name which is notably used in Finnish, Swedish and English has origin in Germanic and Latin
Serenitie - Unorthodox Serenities origin is English and Latin bestowed upon girls, meaning of Serenitie is "Clear and Tranquility". Serenitie is resulted from Serenity.
Leola - Leola's meaning is The Lion used for both sexes has its origin in Latin is used mainly in English

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Famous people named Quentin

Quentin Keynes, explorer, writer, filmmaker, and bibliophile
Quentin L. Kopp, American politician and retired judge
Quentin S. Crisp, British writer and publisher of supernatural fiction
Quentin Bell, English art historian and author
Quentin Jackson, American jazz trombonist
Quentin Smith, professor emeritus of philosophy at Western Michigan University
Quentin Thomas, former British civil servant
Quentin Young, American physician
Quentin Anderson, American literary critic and cultural historian at Columbia University

Quentin Curry, artist based in New York City
Saint Quentin, early Christian saint
Quentin Meillassoux, French philosopher
Quentin Tarantino, American filmmaker, author, and actor
Quentin Matsys, Flemish painter
Quentin Crisp, English writer, raconteur and actor
Quentin Blake, English cartoonist
Quentin Davies, British Labour Party politician
Quentin Bryce, Australian academic
Quentin Kawānanakoa, Republican politician of the state of Hawaii
Quentin Skinner, British intellectual historian
Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt and First Lady Edith Roosevelt
Quentin Smythe, South African recipient of the Victoria Cross
Quentin Griffin, American football running back

Quentin Jammer, former American football cornerback
Quentin Richardson, American retired professional basketball player
Quentin Burdick, American lawyer and politician
Quentin Willson, English TV presenter, motoring journalist, author, TV producer and former car dealer
Quentin Stafford-Fraser, computer scientist and entrepreneur based
Quentin Hubbard, son of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and his third wife
Quentin Elias, French singer, actor and model
Quentin Lee, Chinese, Canadian and American film writer
Quentin Reynolds, American journalist and World War II war correspondent
Quentin Westberg, French-American soccer player
Quentin Letts, English journalist and theatre critic, writing for 'The Daily Telegraph', 'Daily Mail'

Quentin Moses, American football outside linebacker and defensive ends coach for Reinhardt University
Quentin Roosevelt II, fourth child and youngest son of Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt III and Eleanor Butler Alexander
Quentin Coryatt, former American football linebacker
Quentin C. Aanenson, World War II veteran fighter pilot and former captain of the 391st Fighter Squadron
Quentin Dastugue, founding partner and the chief executive officer of the New Orleans-based real estate firm Property One
Quentin Tod, British actor, dancer, choreographer
Quentin Cooper, science journalist and facilitator
Quentin Othon, French football player
Quentin Harris, former American football safety
Quentin McCord, former Arena football wide receiver
Quentin Lowry, former American football linebacker

Quentin Groves, American football linebacker
Quentin L. Cook, American lawyer, business executive
Quentin Dean in In the Heat of the Night as Actress
Quentin D'Hainaut in Sergio as Actor
Quentin Kerr in The Secret Life of Bees as Actor
Quentin Merabet in Les inséparables as Actor
Quentin Krog in Tornado and the Kalahari Horse Whisperer as Actor
Quentin Pierre in The Dark Knight as Miscellaneous Crew
Quentin Jones in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare as Actor
In 2010, Quentin Grosset portrayed the role of segment "Des choses comme ça" in drama film Film socialisme.
In 2005 comedy, sport flick, For the Title, Quentin McCuiston played Lawrence Jacobs.