Quinn - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Quinn \qu(i)-nn\ is pronounced kwin. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "counsel". May also possibly mean "descendant of Con", which has connotations for "intelligence". A Scottish and Irish surname used as a given name from very ancient times. Quin (keen) is a Spanish short form of Joaquin. Actor Aidan Quinn.

Quinn has 3 variant forms: Quin, Quinlan and Quinnell.

Baby names that sound like Quinn are Guinn and Gunn.

Quinn is an uncommon male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Quinn. Click here to compare Quinn with related baby names.