James vs Quan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Quan

Boy #6,830 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"official, mandarin"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,830
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Quan Rank #6,830

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6830 for Quan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Quan ___

  • Quan Minh
  • Quan Huy
  • Quan Long
  • Quan Tuan
  • Quan Duc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quan

Minh Linh Lan Tuan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quan more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quan at #6830 in the United States.

What do James and Quan mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Quan means "official, mandarin" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are James and Quan boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quan is primarily a boy name.

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