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Quintus

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWIN-tus /ˈkwɪn.təs/High

Meaning: From the Latin Quintus, 'fifth' — a classic Roman praenomen given to a fifth child. Ancient, orderly, and distinguished.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic Roman name: Quintus means 'fifth' — once given to a fifth child (said 'KWIN-tus'). Ancient and distinguished.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Quintus, 'fifth' — a classic Roman praenomen given to a fifth child. Ancient, orderly, and distinguished.
U.S. rank (2025)#7558 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 559

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219172025

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

Quintus is the Latin for 'fifth,' a Roman praenomen borne by countless ancient Romans and given to a fifth child. It reads distinguished and classical — rare in the U.S. (said 'KWIN-tus').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, favored by classics lovers. Rare, ancient, and orderly.

Did you know? Quintus is Latin for 'fifth' — a traditional Roman first name (praenomen) once given to a fifth-born child — carrying an air of order and antiquity (said 'KWIN-tus').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Quintus — Latin 'fifth'; Roman praenomen

Variations

QuintasQuintoQuintius

Nicknames

QuintTus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quintus mean?

Quintus is Latin for 'fifth' — a Roman first name once given to a fifth-born child.

How do you pronounce Quintus?

It's said KWIN-tus /ˈkwɪn.təs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Quintus a boy or girl name?

Quintus is a boy's name.

How popular is Quintus?

Quintus is a rare name in the U.S.

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