| Meaning | athletic, well-shaped |
| Origin | Irish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Quinlan |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Quin-lan |
Quinlan possesses an intellectual, literary quality that appeals to parents valuing sophistication and depth. This Irish surname-turned-first-name brings Celtic heritage into contemporary use with style. The distinctive "Quin" opening sets it apart immediately, while the full name maintains approachability. Quinlan works beautifully for families seeking something scholarly yet not stuffy, unique yet pronounceable. It carries associations with intelligence, creativity, and independent thinking. The name transitions smoothly through life stages, working equally well for children and adults. Quinlan offers nickname flexibility while standing strong on its own. Its relative rarity in many regions ensures individuality without confusion. For parents drawn to names with character and substance, Quinlan delivers a distinguished choice with timeless appeal.
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| Quinlan Dempsey Stiller | Son of actors Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor |
| Quinlan Roberts | Canadian soccer player |
| Quinlan Lall | Australian cricketer |
| Quinlan Bishop | American actor |
| Quinlan McDonagh | Irish boxer |
| Quinlan S. Zintz | American author |
| Quinlan O'Connor | Australian musician |
| Quinlan Camishion | American filmmaker |
| Quinlan Slavin | Australian dancer |
| Quinlan Vos | Star Wars expanded universe |
| Quinlan Radigan | "The Hollows" series by Kim Harrison |
| Quinlan Feathers | "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland |
| Quinlan Boudreaux | "The Good Luck Girls" by Charlotte Nicole Davis |
| Quinlan Darkstrider | Warhammer 40,000 |
| Quinlan Serafino | "Flame in the Mist" by Renée Ahdieh |
| Quinlan Lioyd | "The Merciful Crow" by Margaret Owen |
| Quinlan Sarton | "Star Trek - The Next Generation" novel series |
| Quinlan Tesar | "The Aurora Cycle" series by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff |
| Quinlan Lankaster | "The Wayfarer Redemption" by Sara Douglass |
| Quinlan Reis | "The Queen's Assassin" by Melissa de la Cruz |
| Quinlan Bannar | "Star Wars - The Old Republic" video game |
| Quinlan Mandragoran | "The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan |
| Quinlan McKee | "The Diabolic" by S.J. Kincaid |
| Quinlan Ballard | "The Inheritance Trilogy" by N.K. Jemisin |
| Quinlan Morrow | "The Dead-Tossed Waves" by Carrie Ryan |
| Quinlan Augustine | "An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors" by Curtis Craddock |
| Quinlan Mirah | "Graceling Realm" series by Kristin Cashore |
| Quinlan Rilme | "The Voyager Chronicles" by Juliana Haygert |
| Quinlan O'Sullivan | "The Accidental Dragon" by Dakota Cassidy |