Quinton

A distinctive pick — fewer than 6 pets share this name.

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Meaning & Story

From Latin "quintus" (fifth), evolved through Old French into an English given name meaning "fifth" — strong, classic, and dignified.

Quinton is the sort of name that gives a dog instant gravitas. It has a strong, preppy quality — like a name from a boarding school roster that somehow ended up on a golden retriever who fully deserves it. Derived from the Latin "quintus" meaning fifth, it was historically given to fifth-born sons but has long since shed that literal meaning to simply be a solid, handsome name. A dog named Quinton tends to be reliable, distinguished, and deeply beloved by everyone he meets.

At a Glance

#10161
Overall Rank
6
Registered
Boys
Popular With

Quinton's Personality

Pets named Quinton are most often described as:

  • reliableStrong match
  • distinguishedCommon
  • steadySometimes
  • friendlyOccasionally

Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quinton a good pet name?

Quinton is a well-known pet name with 6 registered pets. Pets named Quinton are often described as reliable, distinguished, steady.

Is Quinton a boy or girl pet name?

Quinton is more commonly given to male pets, though it can be used for any pet.

Is Quinton also a human name?

Yes! Quinton is both a popular pet name (ranked #10161 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.

Quinton has two lives

Quinton, the baby name
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Quinton, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology