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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A search or long journey
- Origin
- Latin, via Old French
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- KWEST
Quest is pronounced KWEST and means "a search or long journey." It comes from Latin, by way of Old French. It's a one-syllable name that reads the same way it sounds.
Meaning & Origin of Quest
Meaning: A search or long journey.
Origin: Latin, via Old French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Quest
KWESTIPA /kwɛst/
Popularity of Quest
Quest peaked at #1869 in 2022, when 85 babies got the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2122, with 70 babies, in Social Security records that start in 1991.
Names Like Quest
These names have followed a similar path to Quest in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Quest mean?
A search or long journey. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Quest?
Quest is pronounced KWEST (IPA: /kwɛst/).
Is Quest a popular name right now?
Quest is near its all-time peak (#1869 in 2022), ranked #2122 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)
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