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Quest

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWEST /ˈkwest/Medium

Meaning: A searchMedium

In 30 seconds: Quest is an English word name meaning 'a search'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA search
U.S. rank (2024)#2122 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births70 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,009

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219912024

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

Quest is an English vocabulary name taken straight from the word for a search or pursuit. As a given name it is a modern choice, carrying the literal sense of seeking and adventure rather than any old etymology. Its appeal lies in that plain, forward-looking meaning.

It shows up in alternate spellings like Qwest and Kwest that swap the opening letters while keeping the sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Quest is 'a search', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Quest — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

QwestKwest

Nicknames

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Journey— Another English word name centered on travel and seeking.
Legend— A modern English word name with a similar bold, aspirational feel.
Sage— A short English word name chosen for its meaning rather than its history.
West— echoes that soft -st sound
Coast— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quest mean?

Quest is usually explained as meaning 'a search' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Quest?

It's commonly said KWEST /ˈkwest/.

Is Quest a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Quest is used as a boy name.

How popular is Quest?

In 2024, Quest ranked #2122 in the U.S. for boys, with 70 births recorded.

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