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Quinten

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWIHN-tuhn /ˈkwɪn.tən/Medium

Meaning: FifthMedium

In 30 seconds: Quinten is an English boy's name meaning 'fifth', a relative of Quentin and Quintin.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Dutch
MeaningFifth
U.S. rank (2024)#2047 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births74 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,034

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Quinten carries the Latin-rooted sense 'fifth', historically given to a fifth child or one born in the fifth month. It sits beside the more common Quentin and the older Latin Quintinus, all built on the same numbering idea. This spelling, with the -ten ending, has a notably Dutch and Flemish flavor.

The crisp Quin- opening keeps the name brisk while the -ten ending sets it apart from Quentin. The Flemish painter Quinten Massys and Dutch footballer Quinten Timber both carry this spelling.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Quinten is 'fifth', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Quinten — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

QuentinQuintinQuintonQuintinusQuintino

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Quinten Massys (1466–1530)
    Flemish painter, founder of the Antwerp school of Early Netherlandish painting.
  • ★Quinten Timber (2001–present)
    Dutch professional footballer, midfielder for Marseille and the Netherlands.

If you like Quinten…

Quentin— Listed variation, the most common form sharing the 'fifth' meaning.
Quintin— Listed variation built on the same Latin 'fifth' root.
Quinton— Listed variation with a vowel swap on the same name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Quinten mean?

Quinten is usually explained as meaning 'fifth' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Quinten?

It's commonly said KWIHN-tuhn /ˈkwɪn.tən/.

Is Quinten a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Quinten?

In 2024, Quinten ranked #2047 in the U.S. for boys, with 74 births recorded.