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Quenton

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWEN-ton /ˈkwɛn.tən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Quentin/Quinton — variously from Latin Quintus, 'the fifth', and an English place, 'the queen's town/estate'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The fifth; the queen's town: Quenton spells Quentin/Quinton. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningA spelling of Quentin/Quinton — variously from Latin Quintus, 'the fifth', and an English place, 'the queen's town/estate'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7590 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,194

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019172024

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

Quenton is a spelling of Quentin/Quinton — variously from Latin Quintus, 'the fifth' (a fifth child), and an English place, 'the queen's town/estate' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KWEN-ton'; nickname Quen).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, the-fifth at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Quentin comes from Latin Quintus, 'the fifth', and Quinton from 'the queen's town' — Quenton is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KWEN-ton').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Quentin — routes layered

Variations

QuentinQuintonQuinten

Nicknames

Quen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quenton mean?

Quenton spells Quentin/Quinton — variously Latin 'the fifth' and 'the queen's town'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Quenton?

It's said KWEN-ton /ˈkwɛn.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Quenton a boy or girl name?

Quenton is a boy's name.

How popular is Quenton?

Quenton is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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