Quincey vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quincey

Boy #4,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"estate of the fifth son"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,256
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Quinn, Quin, Q

Playground Safety Score

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Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Quincey Rank #4,256
Shaw Rank #4,307

Quincey is more popular, ranked #4256 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Quincey ___

  • Quincey James
  • Quincey Lee
  • Quincey Alexander
  • Quincey Thomas
  • Quincey Reed
  • Quincey Cole

Shaw ___

  • Shaw James
  • Shaw William
  • Shaw Alexander
  • Shaw Reid
  • Shaw Cole
  • Shaw Bennett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Quincey

Quinton Beckett Finnley Hadley Monroe

If you choose Shaw

Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quincey or Shaw more popular?

Quincey is more popular, ranked #4256 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Quincey and Shaw mean?

Quincey means "estate of the fifth son" (Old French/Latin origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Quincey and Shaw boy or girl names?

Quincey is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.

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