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Quenten

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Pronounced KWEN-tin /ˈkwɛn.tɪn/Medium

Meaning: Quenten is a variant spelling of Quentin, from the Roman name Quintus, 'fifth', once given to a fifth child or one born in the fifth month. It also honors Saint Quentin. Quenten is a modern respelling seen around the turn of the twenty-first century.Medium

In 30 seconds: Quenten is a spelling of Quentin, from Latin Quintus, 'fifth'. It saw faint use around 2000 (said 'KWEN-tin').

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MeaningQuenten is a variant spelling of Quentin, from the Roman name Quintus, 'fifth', once given to a fifth child or one born in the fifth month. It also honors Saint Quentin. Quenten is a modern respelling seen around the turn of the twenty-first century.

U.S. rank (2022)#13836 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 735

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Quenten is a variant of Quentin, from Latin Quintus, 'fifth', and the name of Saint Quentin. The -en ending is one of several modern respellings alongside Quinton and Quinten.

It was always rare - only a few dozen boys a year around its high point near 2000 - trailing the more common Quentin. It reads as a contemporary spelling variant.

Did you know? Quentin and its variants trace to the Roman Quintus, 'fifth', a name once given by birth order or birth month.

Overall data confidence 60%

References - Quenten / Quentin — Latin Quintus 'fifth'; Saint Quentin

Variations

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Nicknames

QuenQuin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quenten mean?

Quenten is a spelling of Quentin, from Latin Quintus, meaning 'fifth'.

How do you pronounce Quenten?

It's said KWEN-tin /ˈkwɛn.tɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Quenten a boy or girl name?

Quenten is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Quenten?

Quenten has always been rare, a modern spelling variant of Quentin.