Cinco as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cinco

What is the meaning of the name Cinco ?

The baby name Cinco is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /ˈsiŋ.ko/ (approx. 'SEEN-koh'); English: /ˈsɪŋkoʊ/ (approx. 'SING-koh').

Cinco is Spanish in Origin.

Cinco is a modern given name taken from the Spanish and Portuguese word for “five,” ultimately from Latin quinque. Cognates include Italian cinque and French cinq; the Spanish ordinal form is quinto (“fifth”). As a word-name, Cinco carries straightforward numerological imagery - five fingers, five senses - and a crisp, upbeat sound (seen-koh).

As a personal name it is uncommon in Spanish-speaking countries but appears in contemporary U.S. usage, often as a playful or meaningful pick for a fifth child, a baby born on the fifth of the month or in May, or in reference to Cinco de Mayo. It also functions as a nickname tied to a jersey number. Related and variant forms include Quinto (Spanish/Italian), the Roman praenomen Quintus, and descendants/anglicizations such as Quentin/Quintin, Quinton, and Quincy; short forms like Cin or Quin are sometimes used. Cinco is generally considered unisex.