Quetzal
A unisex name of Nahuatl origin, meaning the quetzal bird; precious feather.
Babies a year
5
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Quetzal by the numbers
Quetzal was given to 5 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 8 babies in 2006, making it a 2000s name.
Other names that mean a bird
Like Quetzal, each of these has a bird in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean wealth
Like Quetzal, each of these has wealth in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Maddoxfortunate, beneficent; son of Madoc3,119 in the US (2017)
- Jadejade stone; symbol of virtue and beauty2,765 in the US (2017)
- Edwardwealthy guardian1,385 in England and Wales (2025)
- Margaretpearl; precious gem2,242 in the US (2017)
- Jaspertreasurer; keeper of treasure802 in England and Wales (2025)
- Felixhappy; fortunate811 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Quetzal
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