James vs Quinn

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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Quinn

Girl #96 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wisdom, intelligence, reason"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Conn)

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#96
Total SSA Count
2,689
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qui, Quy, Quie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Quinn Rank #96

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #96 for Quinn.

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

Quinn ___

  • Quinn Elizabeth
  • Quinn Marie
  • Quinn Alexandra
  • Quinn Grace
  • Quinn Isabelle
  • Quinn Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quinn

Reese Blake Riley Avery Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quinn more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quinn at #96 in the United States.

What do James and Quinn mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Quinn means "wisdom, intelligence, reason" (Irish Gaelic (Conn) origin).

Are James and Quinn boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quinn is primarily a girl name.

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