James vs Quincey

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
Quincey Rank #4,256

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4256 for Quincey.

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

Quincey ___

  • Quincey James
  • Quincey Lee
  • Quincey Alexander
  • Quincey Thomas
  • Quincey Reed
  • Quincey Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quincey

Quinton Beckett Finnley Hadley Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quincey more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quincey at #4256 in the United States.

What do James and Quincey mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Quincey means "estate of the fifth son" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are James and Quincey boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quincey is primarily a boy name.

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