Quince
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Descendant of Conn; intelligence; chief
Origin: Irish Gaelic — from Ó Cuinn, from conn (intelligence, chief, head)
Popularity: Ranked #9489 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Quinn. Shares the meaning 'Descendant of Conn; intelligence; chief.'
Similar names: quincee, quincey, quincie, quincy, quinncy, quin, quinn, quinten
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Quince? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Quince, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Quince
What does the name Quince mean?
Quince means “Descendant of Conn; intelligence; chief” from Irish Gaelic — from Ó Cuinn, from conn (intelligence, chief, head) roots.
What is the origin of the name Quince?
Quince has Irish Gaelic — from Ó Cuinn, from conn (intelligence, chief, head) origin. The traditional meaning is “Descendant of Conn; intelligence; chief”.
How popular is Quince?
Quince ranked #8910 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Quince most popular?
Quince peaked in 1964 with 14 babies registered that year.
Is Quince a boy or girl name?
Quince is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Quinces in registered births are male.
Is the name Quince rising or falling in popularity?
Quince has risen 1484 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10394 in 2020 to #8910 in 2025.
How long has Quince been recorded?
Quince appears in birth records across 82 years — from 1884 through 2025.