Quinn

Usually “descendant of Conn”; Conn is associated with “wisdom” or “chief”.

Quinn is used for boys and girls in English and comes from an Irish surname. Its usual explanation is Ó Cuinn, “descendant of Conn”. Conn is interpreted as “wisdom” or “chief”, so those meanings belong to the older name inside the surname rather than being direct translations of Quinn. In English, Quinn is spoken in one syllable, /kwɪn/. The quick /kw/ opening and firm n ending give it a crisp outline; the double n adds visual weight without lengthening the spoken name. To my ear, Quinn feels modern and uncluttered, yet substantial enough to stand on its own.

Etymology: From an Irish surname, usually explained as an anglicized form of Ó Cuinn, “descendant of Conn”, later used as a given name in English.