Zen vs Quentin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fifth, born fifth"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Zen Rank #959

Quentin Rank #789

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Zen or Quentin more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Zen and Quentin mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Zen and Quentin boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.