The name Quess is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman gens Quintus. It means 'fifth' and was originally used as a cognomen, indicating that the person was the fifth child in their family. In its modern usage, Quess has evolved into an independent given name, often chosen for its unique sound and spelling. It is pronounced as /kwɛs/.
"The name Quess experienced some fluctuation in popularity between 1998 and 2000, with five births each year for the first two years and a slight increase to six births in the final year of this period."