Quintus is a Latin praenomen, or personal name, which was common throughout Roman history.
Literally meaning "the fifth", Quintus was originally given to the fifth child in a family, or the fifth child of the same sex.
The name Quintus was widely used by:
1. Ancient Roman politicians and writers
2. Early Christian saints
3. As a given name in modern times, particularly in Europe and Latin America
4. Appears in various forms in Romance languages (e.g. Spanish "Quinto", Italian "Quinto")