At a Glance
- Meaning
- The Latin word for 'oak tree,' used as the scientific name for the whole oak genus
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KWER-kus
Quercus is a Latin unisex name meaning “The Latin word for 'oak tree,' used as the scientific name for the whole oak genus”. It appears in our list of 200+ Botanical Baby Names for Nature-Loving Parents.
Meaning & Origin of Quercus
Meaning: The Latin word for 'oak tree,' used as the scientific name for the whole oak genus.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Quercus
KWER-kusIPA /ˈkwɜːrkəs/
Popularity of Quercus
Quercus doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Quercus
Similar Names
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