Quint
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Quint is a male first name that is considered a German variant and short form of Quintus. Translated from Latin, this name means 'the Fifth' or 'the fifth born'.
What does the name Quint mean?
The name Quint is a German short form of the Latin name Quintus and literally translates to 'the Fifth' or 'the fifth born'. Originally, it was used in ancient Rome for the child born in the fifth month. Later, the fifth son of a family also received this name. Quint derives from the Latin word quīntus, which also means 'the Fifth'. Similar variants include the English form Quentin as well as the names Quintius, Quintinus, Quintillius, Quintavus, Quindt, Quintin, Quinnton, Quincy, Quintino, Quinto, Quinton, and Quinten.
Where does the name Quint come from?
The first name Quint has its roots in Latin and Roman and means 'the Fifth' or 'the fifth born'.
How do you pronounce Quint?
The sound quality and pronunciation of Quint: the name is monosyllabic and has a clear, compact sound. When pronounced 'Quint' [kvɪnt], the close arrangement of the consonants creates a dense sound that leaves little room. The hard ending enhances the name's striking effect, making Quint appear strict and reduced - clear, focused, and with a high density.
When is the name day of Quint?
The name day for Quint is celebrated on October 31.
Popularity
In Germany, the first name Quint is relatively rare. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 1,979th place. In the last ten years, Quint has been used as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,995th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,061st.
Nicknames & pet names
Q / Qaa / Qee / Qhinto / Qi / Qicko / Qii / Qoo / Qq / Qqu / Qu / Quentin / Qui / Quincy / Quinten / Quintilliarde / Quintillion / Quitten / Quixy / Quq / Quqq / Quqqu / Ququ / Quu / Qww / Qyy
Similar first names
Famous people
- Quint (vehicle) (five-wheeled motorcycle)
- Quint Buchholz (illustrator, illustrates children's books (e.g., Sophie's World))
- Quintat (regular pentagon)
- Quinte (interval of 7 semitones)
- Quintessence (universe in alchemical jargon)
- Quintet (five-member music group)
- Quintillion (30th power of ten)
- Quintilliarde (33rd power of ten)
Frequently asked questions about the name Quint
What is the meaning of the name Quint?
The name Quint means 'the Fifth' or 'the fifth born' and has its roots in the Latin word quīntus.
Where does the name Quint come from?
Quint has its origins in Latin and Roman and was originally given in ancient Rome to the fifth child of a family.
How popular is the name Quint?
Quint enjoys growing popularity and is increasingly perceived as a modern yet classic name.