Quincy

Pronunciation: [ kw-IHNS-ee ]

Girl Name #957 Most Popular Rising 2 Syllables

A presidential name with legendary musical soul

American English French

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Meaning & Origin

"estate of the fifth son"

Origin: Old French

Language: French

"from Quincy, France"

Origin: French

Language: English

The Story of Quincy

Quincy derives from the Old French 'Quinci,' ultimately from the Latin personal name 'Quintus' (fifth) combined with '-iacum' (estate of). It refers to an estate belonging to a person named Quintus or a fifth son. The name arrived in England with the Normans and became an established English surname. It has strong American presidential associations through John Quincy Adams.

Quincy has been steadily gaining as a girl's name in America, driven by parents who want the Quinn sound in a longer, more distinctive package. Its association with music legend Quincy Jones gives it incredible cultural cachet, and on a girl it feels fresh and unexpected.

John Quincy Adams was the 6th US President and the first president whose father was also president. Quincy Jones is perhaps the most influential music producer in American history, having worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and dozens of other legends. The name carries both political and artistic prestige.

Fun Facts

John Quincy Adams was the only US president to later serve in the House of Representatives after his presidency
Quincy Jones has won 28 Grammy Awards, the most by any non-performer in history
Quincy, Massachusetts is named after Colonel John Quincy, great-grandfather of President Adams

Quincy in Other Languages

Latin Quintus

French Quincy

Italian Quintino

Spanish Quincy

Portuguese Quincy

Famous People Named Quincy

Quincy Jones

Musician

1933

Legendary American music producer, composer, and arranger, best known for producing Michael Jackson's Thriller

John Quincy Adams

Politician

1767

6th President of the United States and son of the 2nd President, known for his anti-slavery stance

Quincy (TV character) Fictional

Other

Dr. Quincy M.E., the forensic pathologist protagonist of the long-running 1970s-80s TV drama Quincy M.E.

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #957
Total SSA Count: 272
Cultural Origins: American English French
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Quinn #96 Quinley #3039 Quinnley #3485

Common Nicknames

Quinn Q

Pairs Well With

Quincy Rose Quincy Mae Quincy Jane Quincy Elise Quincy Grace Quincy Ann Quincy Blake

Sibling Names

Monroe Lennox Hadley Calloway Spencer Waverly Arlo

Also a Boy Name

Quincy is also used as a boy name, ranked #688.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quincy

What does the name Quincy mean?

"estate of the fifth son" (from Old French). "from Quincy, France" (from French). Quincy derives from the Old French 'Quinci,' ultimately from the Latin personal name 'Quintus' (fifth) combined with '-iacum' (estate of). It refers to an estate belonging to a person named Quintus or a fifth son. The name arrived in England with the Normans and became an established English surname. It has strong American presidential associations through John Quincy Adams.

What is the origin of the name Quincy?

Quincy has Old French, French, American, and English origins. In Old French, it means "estate of the fifth son". In French, it means "from Quincy, France".

Is Quincy a boy or girl name?

Quincy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #957. As a boy name, it is ranked #688. Quincy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Quincy?

Quincy is pronounced kw-IHNS-ee.

How popular is the name Quincy?

Quincy is currently ranked #957 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Quincy?

Common nicknames for Quincy include Quinn and Q.

What are good middle names for Quincy?

Popular middle name pairings include Quincy Rose, Quincy Mae, Quincy Jane, Quincy Elise, Quincy Grace, Quincy Ann, and Quincy Blake.

What are good sibling names for Quincy?

Names that pair well with Quincy as siblings include Monroe, Lennox, Hadley, Calloway, Spencer, Waverly, and Arlo.

How many syllables does Quincy have?

Quincy has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Quincy a common or rare name?

Quincy is moderately common, ranked #957 for girls in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.

About the Name Quincy

Quincy is a girl name with American, English, and French origins . The name means "estate of the fifth son" in Old French .

Is Quincy a boy or girl name? Quincy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #957 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #688. Quincy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Quincy is currently ranked #957 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Quincy has 2 syllables and is pronounced kw-IHNS-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Quincy include Quinn and Q. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Quincy include Quinn, Quinley, Quinnley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.