James vs Quitin

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
Quitin Rank #34,929

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #34929 for Quitin.

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

Quitin ___

  • Quitin James
  • Quitin Lee
  • Quitin Michael
  • Quitin David
  • Quitin Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Quitin

Quinn Caden Miles Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Quitin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Quitin at #34929 in the United States.

What do James and Quitin mean?

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

Are James and Quitin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Quitin is primarily a boy name.

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