Quenton
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Quenton
Quenton is a modern English variant of Quentin, derived from the Latin name Quentinus, which comes from the Roman family name Quintinus, meaning "fifth" or "of the fifth."
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and has no strong association with any particular religion, though it gained some popularity through the Scottish saint Quentin and later through modern usage in Western secular contexts.
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Etymology
Quenton is a modern English variant of Quentin, derived from the Latin name Quentinus, which comes from the Roman family name Quintinus, meaning "fifth" or "of the fifth."
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and has no strong association with any particular religion, though it gained some popularity through the Scottish saint Quentin and later through modern usage in Western secular contexts.
Quenton currently ranks #7,557 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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