Quinton

Meaning of Quinton

Quinton is one of those quietly confident names that wears both a vintage pocket watch and a smart-watch with equal ease. Rooted in the Latin “Quintus,” meaning “fifth,” and reinforced by an old English/French surname that pointed to “queen’s town,” it carries a sense of birth order, nobility, and place all at once—handy if you’d like your little guy to feel anchored yet free-spirited. Americans have been whispering, not shouting, their love for Quinton for over a century: he’s hovered in the mid-ranks of the Social Security charts since the 1910s, never overused, never obscure, the name equivalent of a hidden hiking trail locals adore. Pop-culture adds extra shine: think NFL standout Quinton Jefferson, heavyweight fighter “Rampage” Jackson, or Quinton Aaron from “The Blind Side,” all projecting strength with heart. In short, Quinton offers parents a sturdy classic wrapped in a modern-cool bow—familiar, friendly, and ready for whatever adventure boyhood brings.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as KWIN-tuhn (/ˈkwɪn.tən/)

• Quinten
• Quentin
• Quintin
• Quenton
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• Quintyn