Unisex name · Irish
Quinn
Quinn is a unisex name of Irish origin, meaning "Descendant of Conn — chief". It has a fresh, current feel next to more traditional names, and we file it here as a modern and an internationally-recognised name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Descendant of Conn — chief
- Origin
- Irish
- Name family
- Irish & Scottish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Style
- modern, international
Names similar to Quinn
Sharing at least one style with Quinn — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Quinn's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Quinn
What does the name Quinn mean?
Quinn is of Irish origin and means "Descendant of Conn — chief".
Is Quinn a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Quinn" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Quinn?
Names with a similar style to Quinn include Freya, Maya, Aria, Mia.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.