Quintus
Quintus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “fifth.” Quintus is a Roman praenomen meaning 'fifth,' traditionally given to the fifth child.
how do you pronounce Quintus?
KWIN-tus
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what does Quintus mean?
The name Quintus means “fifth.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Quintus is a Roman praenomen meaning 'fifth,' traditionally given to the fifth child. It was one of the most common Roman first names, borne by consuls, generals, and philosophers. Quintus Horatius Flaccus (Horace) was one of Rome's greatest poets. The name has a clean, authoritative Roman sound that feels both ancient and fresh.
where does the name Quintus come from?
Wikipedia describes Quintus, feminine Quinta, as a Latin praenomen common throughout Roman history, used by both patrician and plebeian families and regularly abbreviated Q; it does not spell out the fifth meaning or the tradition of naming a fifth child, so that gloss given elsewhere is not directly confirmed by this source.
the history of Quintus
Per Wikipedia, the name gave rise to the patronymic gentes Quinctia and Quinctilia, showing its long-standing use as a base for Roman family names; the source does not mention Horace or any other specific individual.
who are famous people named Quintus?
- Quintus Horatius Flaccus (Horace, Roman lyric poet)
- Quintus Fabius Maximus (Roman general)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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