Ben vs Quincy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#802
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Benny, Benji

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Quincy

Boy #688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"estate of the fifth son"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#688
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Quinn, Quin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ben Rank #802
Quincy Rank #688

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 vs #802 for Ben.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ben ___

  • Ben James
  • Ben Alexander
  • Ben Oliver
  • Ben Thomas
  • Ben William
  • Ben Samuel

Quincy ___

  • Quincy James
  • Quincy Edward
  • Quincy Thomas
  • Quincy Alexander
  • Quincy Miles
  • Quincy Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ben

Sam Eli Nora Lucy Max

If you choose Quincy

Phoebe Jasper Cecily Adelaide Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben or Quincy more popular?

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Quincy mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).

Are Ben and Quincy boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.

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