| Meaning | fifth, estate of the fifth son |
| Origin | Latin, Roman |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Quincy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Quin-cy |
About Quincy
Sophisticated, quirky, undeniably charming—Quincy brings personality in abundance. This name has intellectual flair with a playful twist, suggesting someone both brilliant and approachable. There's vintage appeal here, a nod to bygone eras when names had character and substance, yet Quincy feels perfectly at home in contemporary contexts. The 'Q' beginning sets it apart immediately, offering that rare-letter prestige parents often seek. It's preppy without being pretentious, unusual without being unpronounceable. Quincy works wonderfully in creative fields while commanding respect in traditional professions. The name has musical associations, presidential connections, and a general air of cultivated cool. Its three syllables provide rhythmic flow, and the '-cy' ending adds a distinctive finish. Quincy isn't trying to be anything other than itself—confidently unique, comfortably different. For parents who want their son to have a name with substance, style, and a hint of nonconformity, Quincy delivers beautifully.
Names Similar to Quincy
| Quinn |
| Quentin |
| Quinton |
| Quinlan |
| Quintin |
| Quintrell |
| Quinten |
| Quintavius |
| Quintus |
| Quinnton |
| Quintan |
| Quinncy |
Nicknames for Quincy
| Quin |
| Quinn |
| Cy |
| Q |
Famous People Named Quincy
| Quincy Jones | American musician and record producer |
| Quincy Adams | American politician, sixth President of the United States |
| Quincy Promes | Dutch professional footballer |
| Quincy Amarikwa | American professional soccer player |
| Quincy Enunwa | American football player |
| Quincy Owusu-Abeyie | Dutch-Ghanaian professional footballer |
| Quincy Carter | American football player |
| Quincy Black | American football player |
| Quincy Watts | American former track and field athlete |
| Quincy Morgan | American football player |
| Quincy Acy | American basketball player |
| Quincy Wilson | American football player |
| Quincy Douby | American basketball player |
| Quincy Pondexter | American basketball player |
| Quincy Troupe | American poet and author |
| Quincy Taylor | American drummer |
| Quincy Butler | American football player |
| Quincy Wilder | American basketball player |
| Quincy Trojans | American football team |
| Quincy | American R&B singer and songwriter |
Characters Named Quincy
| Quincy Harker | character from the "Dracula" novels |
| Quincy Magoo | protagonist of the animated series "Mr. Magoo" |
| Quincy Morris | character from Bram Stoker's "Dracula" |
| Quincy Maroone | character from the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Quincy Durant | character from the TV series "Boston Legal" |
| Quincy Meek | character from the TV series "Seinfeld" |
| Quincy Washburn | character from the TV series "King of the Hill" |
| Quincy Fouse | character from the TV series "Legacies" |
| Quincy Smith | character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Quincy Tophet | character from the TV series "Dollhouse" |
| Quincy Sharp | character from the video game "Alan Wake" |
| Quincy Brown | character from the TV series "Star" |
| Quincy Endicott | character from the TV series "The Mentalist" |