Spring of water or clear, bright
In Chinese, Quan most commonly refers to a spring or source of water, symbolizing life and vitality. It can also be interpreted as meaning 'clear' or 'bright' depending on the specific character used. In Vietnamese, it often carries connotations of 'soldier' or 'official'.
Less common today
Quan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,939 in 1990.
Olympic gold medalist diver
Powerful sorcerer and antagonist Β· Mortal Kombat
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).