James vs Quinten

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
Quinten Rank #2,046

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2046 for Quinten.

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

Quinten ___

  • Quinten James
  • Quinten Michael
  • Quinten Alexander
  • Quinten Lee
  • Quinten Thomas
  • Quinten Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quinten

Declan Rowan Tristan Piper Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quinten more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quinten at #2046 in the United States.

What do James and Quinten mean?

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

Are James and Quinten boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quinten is primarily a boy name.

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