Jerry vs Quincy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#868
Total SSA Count
277
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jer, Jey, Jeie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jerry Rank #868
Quincy Rank #688

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 vs #868 for Jerry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jerry ___

  • Jerry Lee
  • Jerry Wayne
  • Jerry Dale
  • Jerry Ray
  • Jerry Dean
  • Jerry Scott

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 Jerry

Terry Gary Larry Barry Gerry

If you choose Quincy

Phoebe Jasper Cecily Adelaide Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerry or Quincy more popular?

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Quincy mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).

Are Jerry and Quincy boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.

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