| Leannan | Quinn | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Lover, sweetheart | Descendant of Conn; chief |
| Origin | irish | Irish |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Pronunciation | LAN-awn | KWIN |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| Trend | — | Rising |
| Decade | Leannan | Quinn |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 17,572 |
| 2010s | 0 | 27,227 |
| 2000s | 0 | 4,439 |
| 1990s | 0 | 1,821 |
| 1980s | 0 | 945 |
| 1970s | 0 | 326 |
| 1960s | 0 | 163 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
From the Irish and Scottish Gaelic leannan (leannán) 'lover, sweetheart, darling', a diminutive of leann 'affection, love'. Familiar from the folklore figure leannan sidhe, the fairy lover.
Quinn comes from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, “descendant of Conn,” with Conn carrying the sense of “chief” or “wisdom.”
Leannan means Lover, sweetheart (irish origin), while Quinn means Descendant of Conn; chief (Irish origin).