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At a Glance: Name: Quince – Meaning: the quince fruit/tree (as a surname, for someone who lived near a quince tree, or who grew/sold quinces) – Origin: English (surname/fruit name) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: KWINSS
Quince comes from an English surname tied directly to the fruit and tree of the same name — likely first used for someone who lived near a quince tree, or who grew or sold quinces. That gives it a plain, tangible meaning rather than an abstract or symbolic one. If you want a name that points to something real and nameable, Quince does exactly that.
Meaning & Origin of Quince
Meaning: The quince fruit/tree (as a surname, for someone who lived near a quince tree, or who grew/sold quinces).
Origin: English (surname/fruit name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Quince
Phonetic: KWINSS IPA: /kwɪns/
Popularity of Quince
SSA records for Quince go back to 1884, and the name has always been rare: it peaked at #1068 in 1905 with just 7 babies given the name. In 2024 it ranked #8149, with 10 babies given the name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1884–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Quince mean?
The quince fruit/tree (as a surname, for someone who lived near a quince tree, or who grew/sold quinces). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Quince)
How do you pronounce Quince?
Quince is pronounced KWINSS (IPA: /kwɪns/).
Is Quince a popular name right now?
Quince peaked at #1068 in 1905 and is ranked #8149 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)
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