James vs Quin

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
Quin Rank #4,687

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4687 for Quin.

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

Quin ___

  • Quin Alexander
  • Quin James
  • Quin Thomas
  • Quin Michael
  • Quin David
  • Quin Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quin

Liam Finn Nora Ivy Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quin at #4687 in the United States.

What do James and Quin mean?

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

Are James and Quin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quin is primarily a boy name.

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