Quentin

Meaning of Quentin

Quentin means "fifth". It was originally given to the fifth-born child.

Quentin has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Quentin

After ranking as high as #325 in 2000, Quentin has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Quentin

• Quentin Tarantino
  Film director, screenwriter, actor
• Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson
  Mixed martial artist, actor
• Quentin Blake
  Illustrator, cartoonist, children's author
• Quentin Bryce
  Former Governor-General of Australia
• Quentin Roosevelt
  WWI pilot, Theodore's son

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Questions about the name Quentin

What does the name Quentin mean?

Quentin means quentin means "fifth". it was originally given to the fifth-born child, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Quentin a boy's or a girl's name?

Quentin is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Quentin?

Quentin did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Quentin most popular?

Quentin peaked at #325 in 2000.