Heath vs Quincy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hea, Hey, Heie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Heath Rank #852
Quincy Rank #688

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 vs #852 for Heath.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heath ___

  • Heath James
  • Heath William
  • Heath Alexander
  • Heath Thomas
  • Heath John
  • Heath Edward

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 Heath

Cole Reid Finn Wyatt Sage

If you choose Quincy

Phoebe Jasper Cecily Adelaide Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath or Quincy more popular?

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Quincy mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).

Are Heath and Quincy boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.

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