Quint

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWINT /ˈkwɪnt/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Quinton/Quintus, from the Latin quintus, 'fifth' — once a fifth child. Also a memorable film character (Jaws). A crisp classic short form.Low

In 30 seconds: A short form: Quint means 'fifth,' from Latin (said 'KWINT'). Crisp and rugged.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningA short form of Quinton/Quintus, from the Latin quintus, 'fifth' — once a fifth child. Also a memorable film character (Jaws). A crisp classic short form.

U.S. rank (2024)#11953 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1964

Total births (all-time)≈ 687

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

Quint is a short form of Quinton or Quintus, from the Latin quintus, 'fifth.' Crisp and rugged, familiar too from 'Jaws.' Rare as a formal name (said 'KWINT').

It appears rarely as a standalone given name in the U.S. Rare formally, crisp, and rugged.

Did you know? Quint trims Quinton/Quintus, from the Latin for 'fifth'; it's also the gruff shark-hunter in 'Jaws,' which we note (said 'KWINT').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Quint — Short form of Quinton; Latin 'fifth'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quint mean?

Quint is a short form of Quinton/Quintus, from the Latin for 'fifth.'

How do you pronounce Quint?

It's said KWINT /ˈkwɪnt/ — one syllable.

Is Quint a boy or girl name?

Quint is a boy's name.

How popular is Quint?

Quint is rare as a formal given name in the U.S.