Kwest
A boy's name with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and one syllable, Kwest hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2021, with 11 total recorded births.
Kwest is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Kwest is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kwest is a boy's baby name of Unknown origin, a rare creative name evoking the word 'quest' meaning 'a search for something important.' It has a bold, adventurous energy.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Kwest's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Kwest follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Kwest's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kwest has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | — |
The Story of Kwest
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Kwest is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kwest are most likely born between 2021 and 2022.
How rare is Kwest?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kwest is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 11 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2021–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | #13476 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11539 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2022