Mina vs Quan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mina

Girl #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"will, desire (from Wilhelmina)"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Persian Indian Japanese Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Min

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mina Rank #607
Quan Rank #6,830

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #6830 for Quan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mina ___

  • Mina Rose
  • Mina Jade
  • Mina Elise
  • Mina Suki
  • Mina Grace
  • Mina Pearl

Quan ___

  • Quan Minh
  • Quan Huy
  • Quan Long
  • Quan Tuan
  • Quan Duc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

If you choose Quan

Minh Linh Lan Tuan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mina or Quan more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Quan at #6830 in the United States.

What do Mina and Quan mean?

Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin). Quan means "official, mandarin" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Mina and Quan boy or girl names?

Mina is primarily a girl name. Quan is primarily a boy name.

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