Jefferson vs Quincy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#711
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jef, Sonny

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Quincy

Boy #688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"estate of the fifth son"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#688
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Quinn, Quin

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711
Quincy Rank #688

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jefferson ___

  • Jefferson James
  • Jefferson Lee
  • Jefferson Davis
  • Jefferson Grant
  • Jefferson Cole
  • Jefferson Thomas

Quincy ___

  • Quincy James
  • Quincy Edward
  • Quincy Thomas
  • Quincy Alexander
  • Quincy Miles
  • Quincy Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

If you choose Quincy

Phoebe Jasper Cecily Adelaide Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Quincy more popular?

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Quincy mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).

Are Jefferson and Quincy boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.

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