Quynn

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Pronounced KWIN /ˈkwɪn/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Quinn, from the Irish surname O Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' — Conn itself meaning 'chief' or 'wisdom'. The Qu-ynn spelling is new and may also nod to Vietnamese Quynh; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Quynn respells Quinn, from Irish 'descendant of Conn' (said 'KWIN'). The spelling is new, routes uncertain.

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Origin LowIrish, English

MeaningA modern respelling of Quinn, from the Irish surname O Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' — Conn itself meaning 'chief' or 'wisdom'. The Qu-ynn spelling is new and may also nod to Vietnamese Quynh; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#13093 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 235

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

Quynn is a modern respelling of Quinn, from the Irish surname O Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn'. Conn is linked to 'chief; counsel; wisdom'. The Y-spelling is recent, and some parents may also be echoing Vietnamese Quynh; the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'KWIN').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., far behind Quinn. Rare, sleek, and one-beat.

Did you know? Behind Quinn sits Irish Conn, a name tied to words for 'chief' and 'wisdom' — Quynn keeps the sound and swaps in a modern Y.

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Quynn — Respelling of Quinn (Irish O Cuinn); possible nod to Vietnamese Quynh

Variations

QuinnQuinQuynh

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quynn mean?

Quynn respells Quinn, from Irish O Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' — Conn meaning 'chief; wisdom'. The spelling is modern, routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Quynn?

It's said KWIN /ˈkwɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Quynn a boy or girl name?

Quynn is used mainly for girls, though Quinn itself is fully unisex, which we note.

How popular is Quynn?

Quynn is a very rare name for girls in the U.S., far rarer than Quinn.