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Quinton

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWIN-ton /ˈkwɪn.tən/High

Meaning: Variant of Quentin, from Latin Quintinus meaning fifth, a diminutive of Quintus; also influenced by English place names ending in -ton meaning settlementHigh

In 30 seconds: Quinton is a sturdy English variant of Quentin meaning fifth, blending Latin ordinal roots with Old English -ton place-name energy. It has a confident, no-nonsense character that suits parents looking for a strong Q-name.
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Origin HighLatin, English
MeaningVariant of Quentin, from Latin Quintinus meaning fifth, a diminutive of Quintus; also influenced by English place names ending in -ton meaning settlement
U.S. rank (2025)#976 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births235 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 31,620

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619032025

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

Quinton developed as an English place name from Old English cwen meaning woman or queen and tun meaning settlement, as well as being influenced by Latin Quintinus. As a given name it blends both strands.

Quinton has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, especially in the United States. It has the bold, distinguished Q-initial quality shared with Quentin while having a more robust, Anglo-Saxon feel.

Did you know? Quinton is also an English place name — there are several villages named Quinton in England, including one in Northamptonshire and one in the West Midlands. This gives the name an additional place-name dimension alongside its Latin ordinal origin.
Overall data confidence 89%
Behind the Name — Quinton — Latin and English etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

QuentinQuintenQuintin

Nicknames

QuinnQuint

Famous Bearers

  • ★Quinton Jackson (1978-)
    American mixed martial artist and former UFC light heavyweight champion known as Rampage
  • ★Quinton de Kock (1992-)
    South African international cricketer and wicketkeeper-batsman
  • ★Quinton Aaron (1984-)
    American actor who starred in The Blind Side

If you like Quinton…

Quentin— closest variant sharing the Latin fifth meaning and Q-initial distinction
Daxton— same modern American two-syllable -ton surname-name structure
Weston— shares the Old English -ton suffix and the confident surname-name feel
Easton— same directional Old English -ton place-name masculine register

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quinton mean?

Quinton means fifth, from Latin Quintinus. It is an English variant of Quentin, also influenced by Old English place names ending in -ton.

How do you pronounce Quinton?

It is said KWIN-ton, with two syllables and stress on the first.

Is Quinton the same as Quentin?

Quinton and Quentin are related variants both meaning fifth from Latin Quintus, though Quinton has an additional English place-name dimension.

What are nicknames for Quinton?

Common nicknames for Quinton include Quinn and Quint.

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