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First Name
41k
in the U.S.
since 1880
41k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
260
in the U.S.
in 2010
260
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
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Origin and Meaning of Quentin
User Submitted Origins
French
57%
English
34%
Latin
6%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 2 people from South Carolina, U.S., the name Quentin is of French origin and means "The fifth".
- A submission from Australia says the name Quentin means "Quentin originates from french and Latin meaning, the fifth son generally in a large roman family".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Old French. Name of a third century French martyr, from Latin Quintīnus, derivative of the Roman praenomen Quintus, from quintus (“fifth”). It was brought to England by Normans, but never became particularly popular.
- A male given name from Latin.
- A female given name from Latin occasionally used.
Quentin was also found in the following language(s): French
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Notable Persons Named Quentin
Notable Persons Named Quentin
Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino is a film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1987 to present. Quentin was given the name Quentin Jerome Tarantino in Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Norman Cook/Fatboy Slim
Norman Cook/Fatboy Slim is a musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1979 to present. Norman was given the name Quentin Leo Cook on July 31st, 1963 in Bromley, Kent, England. Norman is also known as Fatboy Slim, others. See pseudonym section, and others.See pseudonym section.
Quentin Quire
Quentin Quire is a comics character.
Quentin Crisp
Quentin Crisp was a writer. Quentin was given the name Denis Charles Pratt on December 25th, 1908 in Sutton, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. He left this life on November 21st, 1999.
Mr. Oizo
Mr. Oizo is a french house, techno, and experimental music record producer, disc jockey, filmmaking, composer, and songwriter. He plays Synthesizer, Sampler (musical instrument), Drum machine, and Computer. He was most active from 1991 to present. Mr. was given the name Quentin Dupieux on April 14th, 1974 in Paris. Mr. is also known as Mister Oizo.
Sir Quentin Blake
Sir Quentin Blake is an artist. Quentin was given the name Quentin Saxby Blake on December 16th, 1932 in Sidcup, Kent, England.
- Quentin RooseveltMilitary Person
- Dame Quentin Bryce25th Governor-General of Australia
- Quentin RichardsonBasketball Player
- Quentin MatsysArtist
- Quentin JammerFootball Player
- Quentin LettsJournalist
- Quentin Halys
- Quentin KawānanakoaPolitician
- Quentin EliasMusician
- Quentin CompsonFictional Character
- Quentin Groves
- Quentin N. BurdickSenator
- Quentin MosimannDisc Jockey
- Quentin MosesAmerican Football Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Quentin
Notable Persons With the Last Name Quentin
Caroline Quentin
Caroline Quentin is an actress and comedienne. Her ongoing career started in 1983. Caroline was given the name Caroline Jones on July 11th, 1960 in , England.
Carlos Quentin
Carlos Quentin is a baseball player for the Minnesota Twins. Carlos was born on August 28th, 1982 in Bellflower, California.
Saint Quentin
Saint Quentin was a saint. He holds the title Martyr. He died in 287.
Yvan Quentin
Yvan Quentin is a soccer player for the FC Sion, Neuchâtel Xamax, FC Zürich, and Switzerland national football team. Yvan was born on May 2nd, 1970 in Collombey-Muraz.
Florence Quentin
Florence Quentin is a director, screenwriter, and film director. She was most active from 1983 to present. Florence was born on September 5th, 1946 in Paris, France.
George Quentin
George was born in 1848. He passed away in 1928.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Quentin | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 80.00% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 11.92% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.31% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.62% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Quentin
People with the last name Quentin are most frequently White or African American