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Quince

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWINS /ˈkwɪns/High

Meaning: From the English word quince (a golden, pear-shaped fruit); also a short form of Quincy ('the fifth one's estate', from Latin quintus, 'fifth'); a word/nickname-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The quince fruit; a short form of Quincy: Quince. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the English word quince (a golden, pear-shaped fruit); also a short form of Quincy ('the fifth one's estate', from Latin quintus, 'fifth'); a word/nickname-name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8149 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1964
Total births (all-time)≈ 576

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196818842024

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

Quince comes from the English word quince (a golden, pear-shaped fruit); it is also a short form of Quincy ('the fifth one's estate', from Latin quintus, 'fifth'; a word/nickname-name; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KWINS').

In the U.S. it appears as a short form. Rare, a-quince-fruit at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Quince is the golden, pear-shaped fruit — also a short form of Quincy ('the fifth one's estate', from Latin quintus, 'fifth') — a crisp, modern word/nickname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KWINS').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Quince — word/nickname-name; routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quince mean?

Quince is the English fruit-name; also a short form of Quincy ('the fifth one's estate'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Quince?

It's said KWINS /ˈkwɪns/ — one syllable.

Is Quince a boy or girl name?

Quince is a boy's name here.

How popular is Quince?

Quince is a very rare name in the U.S.

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