Quirino
Meaningpossibly spearman · Latin
Quirino is a Mexican boy name thought to mean “spearman”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Quirino would score 16 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
- GenerationQuirino peaked in 1913, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryQuirino first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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About the name Quirino
Quirino is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly spearman”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Quirino
What does the name Quirino mean?
Quirino means “possibly spearman” and comes from Latin. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty.
What is the origin of the name Quirino?
Quirino is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Latin. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Quirino a boy or girl name?
Quirino is a boy name.
How popular is the name Quirino?
Quirino is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #2,273 in 1913, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Quirino?
Quirino is a Mexican boy name thought to mean “spearman”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.