Quentin vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quentin

Boy #789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fifth, born fifth"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Quentin Rank #789

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #789 for Quentin.

Is Quentin or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Quentin at #789 in the United States.

What do Quentin and Nelson mean?

Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Quentin and Nelson boy or girl names?

Quentin is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.