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Quinnel

KWIN-uhl /kwɪnəl/

At a glance

In short
Quinnel is a strong and charming Irish name with a rich history, meaning "descendant of Conn." It is primarily used as a male name and carries an air of dignity and strength.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1981 (#6,262)
Babies in 1981
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1981 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Quinnel

Quinnel is a delightful name with a strong and charming presence. It is primarily used as a male name and has its origins in the Irish language. The name Quinnel is derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, which means "descendant of Conn." With its rich history and heritage, Quinnel carries an air of dignity and strength. In American English, it is pronounced as KWIN-uhl (/kwɪnəl/). Although variations such as Quinell exist, the pronunciation remains the same. While not among the most popular names in recent years, Quinnel has been steadily used for newborns since at least 1981, indicating its enduring appeal to parents seeking a classic yet unique name for their little one.

How to pronounce Quinnel

English

Popularity of Quinnel in the U.S.

Quinnel appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1981, ranked #6,262 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Quinnel in the U.S. in 1981, ranked #6,262 among boy names.
  • Boys named Quinnel (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1981. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1981 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
198156,262new

Notable people named Quinnel

  • Quinnel Levar Brown is an American professional basketball forward who has played for the Windsor Express and teams across Europe and the Americas.