Quinton

The first name Quinton is an English variant of Quentin, which in turn is a variant of the Latin name Quintus. The translation of the name into German means 'the Fifth' or 'the fifth born', and can also be interpreted as 'the one born in the fifth month'.

What does the name Quinton mean?

Quinton is a boy's name derived from the English form of Quentin, a variant of the Latin name Quintus. The German translation of the name is 'the Fifth' or 'the fifth born', with 'the one born in the fifth month' also being a possible meaning. The origin of the name lies in Latin, where quīntus means 'the Fifth'. It may also trace back to an English surname referring to a small settlement, in connection with the word element tun, meaning 'farm, homestead, small settlement'. This could lead to the meaning 'the one originating from Quinton' or 'the one belonging to Quint's farm'. Other variants include Quintius, Quintinus, Quintillius, Quintavus, Quint, Quindt, Quintin, Quinnton, Quincy, Quintino, Quinto, and Quinten.

Where does the name Quinton come from?

The name Quinton has its roots in Latin and Roman, meaning 'the Fifth' or 'the fifth born'. The linguistic composition comes from the Latin word quīntus, which means 'the Fifth'.

How do you pronounce Quinton?

The pronunciation of Quinton is clear and structured in two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Quin-ton' [ˈkwɪntən], with the consonant sequence creating a firm and slightly compressed sound, while the second syllable gently fades. This combination of clarity and soft ending gives the name a balanced effect. Quinton exudes solidity and modernity – it appears reliable, structured, and shows a reserved strength.

When is the name day of Quinton?

The name day for Quinton is celebrated on October 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Quinton is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2020 at 4,047th place. Over the last ten years, Quinton has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.

Nicknames & pet names

Q / Quin / Quinii

Famous people

• Bruce Quinton Clark (bishop)
• John Quinton Pringle (artist from the UK)
• Quinton Aaron (American actor)
• Quinton Alston (American football player)
• Quinton Andrews (American football player)
• Quinton Brian Heruela (Filipino basketball player)
• Quinton Carter (American football player)
• Quinton Caver (football player from America)
• Quinton Claunch (American country musician)
• Quinton de Villiers (rugby player from South Africa)
• Quinton Dial (American football player)
• Quinton Flynn (American actor)
• Quinton Fortune (South African football player)
• Quinton Hoover (artist from America)
• Quinton Howden (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Quinton Jacobs (Namibian football player)
• Quinton Kannemeyer (South African cricketer)
• Quinton Knight (American football player)
• Quinton McCracken (baseball player from the USA)
• Quinton Patton (American football player)