Quentin

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“the fifth” — Latin

#7882024 rank
1998peak year
40,813babies named Quentin since 1880
▼ 32%5-year trend

Quentin popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 199818801920196020002024

What does Quentin mean?

From Latin Quintinus, 'fifth', originally given to a fifth-born child. Saint Quentin of Gaul spread it in France, and film culture keeps it current.

OriginLatin
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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