James vs Quentin

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Quentin Rank #789

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #789 for Quentin.

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

Quentin ___

  • Quentin James
  • Quentin Alexander
  • Quentin Henry
  • Quentin Lee
  • Quentin Thomas
  • Quentin Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quentin

Sebastian Maximus Cecily Vivienne Julius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quentin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quentin at #789 in the United States.

What do James and Quentin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are James and Quentin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.

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