Quentin vs True

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quentin

Boy #789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fifth, born fifth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#789
Total SSA Count
318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Quen, Quinn

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Quentin Rank #789
True Rank #987

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 vs #987 for True.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Quentin ___

  • Quentin James
  • Quentin Alexander
  • Quentin Henry
  • Quentin Lee
  • Quentin Thomas
  • Quentin Miles

True ___

  • True James
  • True River
  • True Alexander
  • True William
  • True Cole
  • True Everett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Quentin

Sebastian Maximus Cecily Vivienne Julius

If you choose True

Brave Free Scout Reed Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quentin or True more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to True at #987 in the United States.

What do Quentin and True mean?

Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin). True means "faithful, loyal, trustworthy" (Old English origin).

Are Quentin and True boy or girl names?

Quentin is primarily a boy name. True is primarily a boy name.

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