Quinn

Meaning: descendant of Conn ('chief') · Origin: Irish · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

From the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn', a name associated with 'chief' or 'head'. Used for both girls and boys.

Nicknames

Quinnie

Variants & related names

Quin

Quinn name art

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FAQ

What does the name Quinn mean?

Quinn means “descendant of Conn ('chief')”. It comes from Irish.

Is Quinn a popular name?

Yes — Quinn has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Quinn?

Quinnie.

What are other forms of Quinn?

Quin.

Similar names

Sloane · Alana · Nora · Riley · Maeve · Kennedy

More: names starting with Q · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.