Quinn

What does the baby name Quinn mean? Learn about what Quinn means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Quinn - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Quinn: Q-U-I-N-N, is a 5-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Quinn: KWIN
Meaning of Quinn: Fifth, descendent of conn, wise, reasonable.
Origin of Quinn: The name 'Quinn' has Irish origins. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, which means 'descendant of Conn'. The name Conn itself comes from the Gaelic word 'cenn', meaning 'head' or 'chief'. In Irish history, the Ó Cuinn clan was prominent and held positions of power and leadership.; American Names; Ancient Greek Names; Canadian Names; Celtic Names; English Names; Gaelic Names; Irish Names; Scottish Names; Surname Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Quinn: Quin; Quincy; Quindlan; Quindlen; Quinlan; Quinlin; Quinnlan
Popularity of Quinn: The popularity of the name 'Quinn' has been steadily increasing in recent years. It is considered a unisex name, meaning it can be given to both boys and girls. In the United States, the name 'Quinn' first entered the top 1,000 names for boys in the early 2000s and has since climbed in popularity.; Quinn currently has 284 likes, and is in the top 2% of liked boy's names. The name Dakota is slightly more popular than Quinn.

Etymology of Quinn

The name 'Quinn' is derived from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn. The Ó prefix signifies 'descendant of', while 'Cuinn' refers to the ancient Irish name Conn. The meaning of Conn, as mentioned earlier, is 'head' or 'chief'.

Cultural Significance of Quinn

In Irish culture, surnames and their associated given names often hold historical and cultural significance. The surname Ó Cuinn, from which the name 'Quinn' originates, is associated with leadership and power. It is believed that those with this name have a strong connection to their Irish heritage and the values associated with it.