James vs Quintin

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
Quintin Rank #1,556

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1556 for Quintin.

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

Quintin ___

  • Quintin James
  • Quintin Thomas
  • Quintin Elliot
  • Quintin Reid
  • Quintin Cole
  • Quintin Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quintin

Sebastian Julian Declan Emmett Rosalind

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quintin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quintin at #1556 in the United States.

What do James and Quintin mean?

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

Are James and Quintin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quintin is primarily a boy name.

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