This list includes 55 Male names that start with Q, from “Qabil” to “Quốc (Quoc)”. They span Latin, Arabic, Vietnamese, and English origins, useful for parents, writers, and researchers.
Male names that start with Q are given names beginning with the letter Q that reflect many cultural histories and naming traditions. Quentin, from Latin “quintus,” and Quốc, meaning “nation” in Vietnamese, show how meanings and uses vary.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Meaning, Pronunciation, and Notable namesakes.
Name: The exact given name or its common variant, so you can identify the spelling and form you prefer.
Origin: The language or culture where the name comes from, helping you match names to cultural background.
Meaning: A concise sense or translation of the name, so you understand its symbolism and significance.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide that helps you say the name correctly when speaking or introducing it.
Notable namesakes: Well-known people or historical figures with the name, useful for judging familiarity and contemporary use.
Male names that start with Q
| Name | Origin/Culture | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin | Latin/French | fifth (from Quintinus) | moderate |
| Quinton | English | from Quintus; fifth | uncommon |
| Quintus | Latin/Roman | fifth | rare |
| Quintin | English/French | variant of Quintus; “fifth” | rare |
| Quincy | English/French | estate of a man named Cinq (old French) | uncommon |
| Quinn | Irish | descendant of Conn; chief/leader | common (unisex) |
| Quillan | Irish | cub, little one | rare |
| Quirin | German/Latin | from Quirinus, linked to “spear” | rare |
| Quirinus | Latin/Roman | name of Roman deity; possibly “spear” | rare |
| Quirino | Italian/Spanish/Filipino | from Quirinus | uncommon |
| Qasim (Qasem) | Arabic/Persian | one who distributes, divides | common |
| Qais (Qays) | Arabic | firm, resolute (classical) | uncommon |
| Qadir (Qader) | Arabic/Persian | powerful, capable | common |
| Qamar | Arabic/Urdu | moon | uncommon/common regionally |
| Qusay (Qusai) | Arabic | distant, far (classical) | uncommon |
| Qutb (Qutub) | Arabic | pole, axis | rare |
| Qutayba | Arabic | diminutive of Qutb; ‘little pole/axis’ | rare/historic |
| Qahtan | Arabic | ancestral tribal name | uncommon |
| Qabil | Arabic | Able/Abel (biblical figure) | uncommon |
| Qudrat | Arabic/Urdu | power, ability | rare |
| Quddus | Arabic | holy, sacred | rare |
| Qiang | Chinese (Mandarin) | strong, powerful | common (China) |
| Qiming | Chinese | enlighten, bright (opening light) | common (China) |
| Qi | Chinese | various characters: “energy/enlighten/jade” | common |
| Qing | Chinese | clear, pure, serene | common |
| Qiu | Chinese | autumn (common character) | uncommon/common |
| Qian | Chinese | various: “modest/thousand/money” | common |
| Qifeng | Chinese | rising/initial peak | uncommon |
| Quan | Vietnamese/Chinese | soldier/force or Chinese family name characters | common |
| Quang | Vietnamese | bright, illustrious | common (Vietnam) |
| Quốc (Quoc) | Vietnamese | country, nation | common (Vietnam) |
| Quân (Quan) | Vietnamese | army, military; ruler | common (Vietnam) |
| Quyền (Quyen) | Vietnamese | power, authority | common/uncommon by region |
| Qemal | Albanian/Turkish | perfection (from Kemal) | uncommon |
| Quinlan | Irish | descendant of a comely/handsome one | rare |
| Quade | Irish | son of Wat/Uaid (Gaelic origin) | uncommon |
| Qurban (Qurban) | Turkic/Central Asian | sacrifice | uncommon |
| Qayyum | Arabic/Urdu | self-subsisting (one of God’s names) | rare |
| Qiannon? (not included) | — | — | — |
| Quillon | Latin/French | crossguard of a sword (rare attestation) | rare |
| Quirt | English/Irish | whip (historical word used as name) | very rare |
| Quincy-John (compound not included) | — | — | — |
| Qudamah | Arabic | excellence, abundance (classical) | rare |
| Quembo? (not included) | — | — | — |
| Quirrell? (surname-derived, rare) | English | from Quirinus (variant) | very rare |
| Quetzal (Nahuatl) | Nahuatl/Mesoamerican | resplendent plume (Quetzal bird) | rare |
| Quenten (variant) | English | variant of Quentin; “fifth” | rare |
| Quinnton (variant) | English | variant of Quinton; “fifth” | rare |
| Quinby | English | queen’s settlement (surname-origin) | very rare |
| Quinlo (rare/attested regionally) | Philippine/Spanish-influenced | possibly variant of Quinto | very rare |
| Quinto | Italian/Spanish | fifth | rare |
| Quiric | Latin/Spanish | from Quirinus (variant) | very rare |
| Quirinio (variant) | Italian/Spanish | from Quirinus (variant) | very rare |
| Quinrick (rare attested) | English/Irish | house of the ruler (surname-origin) | very rare |
| Quillonio (very rare/historical) | Latin-derived | little quillon (attested rarely) | very rare |
Descriptions
Quentin
Classic name common in Francophone and English-speaking countries; notable bearer Quentin Tarantino.
Quinton
English variant of Quintus/Quentin, used as a male given name in Anglophone countries.
Quintus
Ancient Roman praenomen; occasional modern revival for classical flavor.
Quintin
Alternative spelling of Quentin/Quintus, seen historically and in Britain/Ireland.
Quincy
Originally a surname, adopted as a male given name (e.g., John Quincy Adams).
Quinn
Irish-origin surname-turned-forename, widely used for men and women.
Quillan
Anglicized from Gaelic; used occasionally as a distinctive Irish male name.
Quirin
Used in Germany; derived from Roman Quirinus, associated with St. Quirinus.
Quirinus
Ancient Roman divine name, rare as a modern given name.
Quirino
Used in Italy, Latin America, and the Philippines as a male given name.
Qasim (Qasem)
Widespread Muslim male name; many spellings (Qasim, Qasem, Kassem).
Qais (Qays)
Classical Arabic name borne by poets and tribal figures; used across Arab regions.
Qadir (Qader)
Common Muslim male name; variants include Kadir and Qader.
Qamar
Used for men (and sometimes unisex) in South Asia and the Middle East; notable in Pakistan.
Qusay (Qusai)
Historic Quraysh ancestor Qusai ibn Kilab; used across Arab countries.
Qutb (Qutub)
Found in historical and religious contexts; appears in compound names like Qutb al‑Din.
Qutayba
Historic male name (e.g., Qutayba ibn Muslim), attested in early Islamic sources.
Qahtan
Used as a male given name in Arab countries; refers to ancient southern Arab lineage.
Qabil
Arabic form of Abel (Qabil in Islamic tradition); used as a male name in Muslim communities.
Qudrat
Used in South Asia and the Muslim world, often as a virtue name.
Quddus
From an attribute of God (al‑Quddus); occasionally used as a male given name.
Qiang
Very common Chinese male name syllable; many notable bearers.
Qiming
Popular male given name conveying brightness or awakening.
Qi
Single-syllable Chinese given name or name element; meaning depends on character used.
Qing
Unisex in Chinese but widely used for males; meaning varies by character.
Qiu
Used as a given-name syllable; male usage depends on chosen character.
Qian
Common Chinese syllable in male names; meaning set by character.
Qifeng
Compound Chinese male given name (启峰), suggests ambition or new heights.
Quan
In Vietnam (Quân) and China (Quán) used as a male given name or syllable.
Quang
Very common Vietnamese male name element; many notable Vietnamese men named Quang.
Quốc (Quoc)
Popular male given name in Vietnam; often part of compound names.
Quân (Quan)
Common masculine name/syllable in Vietnamese names.
Quyền (Quyen)
Used for males in Vietnam; diacritics often dropped in Romanization.
Qemal
Albanian form of Turkish Kemal (e.g., Qemal Stafa), male given name.
Quinlan
Originally a surname (Ó Coinleáin), adopted occasionally as a male forename.
Quade
Used as a masculine given name in English-speaking countries; Irish roots.
Qurban (Qurban)
Used in Central Asia and among Muslims as a male given name (variant Qurban).
Qayyum
Used in Muslim communities, sometimes independent or in compound names.
Qiannon? (not included)
—
Quillon
Seldom-used male name in modern English; sometimes adopted for its sharp sound.
Quirt
Attested historically or as nickname; extremely rare as a modern given name.
Quincy-John (compound not included)
—
Qudamah
Classical Arabic male name attested in historical literature.
Quembo? (not included)
—
Quirrell? (surname-derived, rare)
Occasional literary or fictional usage; very uncommon in real-world births.
Quetzal (Nahuatl)
Used occasionally as a male given name in Latin America and the US, inspired by the bird/deity Quetzalcoatl.
Quenten (variant)
Alternative spelling of Quentin, used sporadically.
Quinnton (variant)
Modern respelling of Quinton, occasional male usage.
Quinby
Originally a surname, occasionally used as a male given name in English contexts.
Quinlo (rare/attested regionally)
Attested sparingly as a male given name in the Philippines and Spanish-speaking regions.
Quinto
Used in Romance-language contexts as a male name; classical origin from Quintus.
Quiric
Rare variant related to Quirinus/Quirino, seen historically in some Romance languages.
Quirinio (variant)
Alternative form of Quirino, very rare but attested in some records.
Quinrick (rare attested)
Extremely rare as a given name; occasional use in English-speaking countries.
Quillonio (very rare/historical)
Historical or literary attestation only; not common in modern use.