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Quentyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWEN-tin /ˈkwɛn.tɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus (quintus, 'fifth') — traditionally a fifth child. Saint Quentin gives the name saintly weight. Heritage meaning, fresh spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A Quentin name: Quentyn means 'fifth,' from Latin (said 'KWEN-tin') — a fresh spelling.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA modern respelling of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus (quintus, 'fifth') — traditionally a fifth child. Saint Quentin gives the name saintly weight. Heritage meaning, fresh spelling.
U.S. rank (2024)#11951 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519952024

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

Quentyn is a modern respelling of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus (quintus, 'fifth'), once a fifth child's name. The classic meaning stays; the -yn spelling is contemporary, which we note. Rare in this form (said 'KWEN-tin').

It appears rarely in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, classic-rooted, and modern in spelling.

Did you know? Quentyn respells Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus ('fifth'); Saint Quentin lends it heritage. A modern spin on a classic (said 'KWEN-tin').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Quentyn — Respelling of Quentin; Latin 'fifth'

Variations

QuentinQuintinQuinten

Nicknames

QuenTyn

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Quentin— the classic form of the same name
Quintin— a like 'fifth' spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quentyn mean?

Quentyn is a spelling of Quentin, from the Latin for 'fifth.'

How do you pronounce Quentyn?

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

Is Quentyn a boy or girl name?

Quentyn is a boy's name.

How popular is Quentyn?

Quentyn is rare in the U.S. in this spelling.

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