This list includes 24 American boy names that start with Q, from “Qadir” to “Qusay”. Many of these names come from Arabic and English traditions and appear in U.S. records and baby-name lists. They are useful for parents choosing a name, researchers compiling lists, and readers comparing cultural name patterns.

American boy names that start with Q are masculine given names used in the United States that begin with the letter Q. They include Arabic examples like “Qadir” and English examples like “Quincy,” the latter known from John Quincy Adams.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Origin/Meaning, and Source.

Name: Shows the given name as used in the U.S.; you can scan this column to pick or compare spellings.

Pronunciation: Provides a simple phonetic guide so you can say each name correctly and judge its sound and rhythm.

Origin/Meaning: Gives a concise origin and one-line meaning to help you understand cultural roots and name significance.

Source: Lists a reliable U.S.-based source for each entry so you can verify real-world usage and frequency.

American boy names that start with Q

NamePronunciationOrigin/MeaningPopularity (U.S.)
QuentinKWEN-tinLatin, “fifth”rare/unranked
QuintonKWIN-tonEnglish/Latin, “from the fifth”rare/unranked
QuintenKWIN-tenLatin variant, “fifth”rare/unranked
QuincyKWIN-seeOld French, “estate of the fifth”rare/unranked
QuinnKWINIrish, “descendant of Conn”rare/unranked
QuinlanKWIN-lanIrish, “fit, strong”rare/unranked
QuintusKWIN-tusLatin, “fifth”rare/unranked
QuintinKWEN-tinLatin/French variant, “fifth”rare/unranked
QuadeKWAYDIrish, from Mac Quade surnamerare/unranked
QuanKWAHNVietnamese/Sino-Vietnamese, “army/ruler”rare/unranked
QuangKWANGVietnamese, “bright; clear”rare/unranked
QuocKWOK or KWAHKVietnamese, “nation; country”rare/unranked
Quanahkwuh-NAHComanche, historical personal namerare/unranked
QuetzalKET-salNahuatl, “quetzal bird; precious”rare/unranked
QasimKAH-seemArabic, “one who distributes”rare/unranked
QadirKAH-dir or kuh-DEERArabic, “powerful; capable”rare/unranked
QaisKAYSArabic, “firm; resolute”rare/unranked
Qusaykoo-SAYArabic, “distant; remote”rare/unranked
Qamarkuh-MARArabic, “moon”rare/unranked
QuestKWESTEnglish word name, “search; pursuit”rare/unranked
QuillKWILEnglish/Irish, “feather” or surnamerare/unranked
QuillanKWIL-anIrish, likely from Ó Cuileáinrare/unranked
Quillonkwil-ONLatin/French, “crossguard” (rare as given name)rare/unranked
QuinceyKWIN-seeOld French variant of Quincyrare/unranked

Descriptions

Quentin
Classic Latin-derived name; familiar in the U.S. and associated with literature and film.
Quinton
A common English variant of Quentin, used widely as a masculine given name in America.
Quinten
Alternative spelling of Quentin/Quinton; seen occasionally on U.S. birth records and in name databases.
Quincy
Historic-sounding name made familiar by public figures; used as a male given name in the U.S.
Quinn
Widely used as a unisex name in America, with longstanding use for boys and girls alike.
Quinlan
Irish-origin surname turned given name, used in the U.S. for boys seeking a Celtic flavor.
Quintus
Ancient Roman praenomen occasionally revived in America for a classical, scholarly feel.
Quintin
Variant of Quentin with a slightly different spelling, seen among U.S. male names.
Quade
Short, strong Irish-origin name used in the U.S., familiar from sports and pop culture.
Quan
Common Vietnamese masculine name borne by many Vietnamese Americans.
Quang
Popular within Vietnamese-American communities; a short, bright-sounding masculine name.
Quoc
Frequently used by Vietnamese families in the U.S.; straightforward, meaningful given name.
Quanah
Associated with Comanche leader Quanah Parker; used as a distinctive American Indigenous male name.
Quetzal
Used among Mexican-American and Indigenous-influenced families; evocative, nature-inspired name.
Qasim
Common Arabic male name carried into U.S. Muslim communities; familiar spelling Qasim/Qaseem.
Qadir
Arabic-origin masculine name used by Muslim families in the U.S.; multiple transliterations exist.
Qais
Short Arabic name appearing among Arab-American communities; rare but attested in U.S. records.
Qusay
Arabic masculine name with historical roots; used by families from the Middle East in the U.S.
Qamar
Literally “moon” in Arabic; used for males in some Muslim American families.
Quest
Modern English-word name occasionally chosen for boys in the U.S.; adventurous, novelty choice.
Quill
Short, literary-sounding name sometimes used in America as a creative masculine given name.
Quillan
Irish-origin given name used occasionally in the U.S.; stylish and uncommon.
Quillon
Rare, unusual name sometimes chosen for its strong sound and medieval feel.
Quincey
Alternative spelling of Quincy; historic and literary associations, used occasionally for boys.
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