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Quincey

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWIN-see /ˈkwɪn.si/High

Meaning: -ey spelling of Quincy — from a French place-name, 'estate of Quintus' (Latin quintus, 'fifth')Medium

In 30 seconds: Distinguished and cool: Quincey spells Quincy — 'estate of Quintus' (the fifth) — with an -ey. Classic, jazzy (Quincy Jones), and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin, French
Meaning-ey spelling of Quincy — from a French place-name, 'estate of Quintus' (Latin quintus, 'fifth')
U.S. rank (2025)#4500 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,927

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Quincey is an -ey spelling of Quincy — from a French place-name meaning 'estate of Quintus', from Latin quintus, 'fifth'. A distinguished surname-name (Quincy Jones, John Quincy Adams); the -ey styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Quincy. Rare, estate-of-Quintus at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Quincy comes from a French place-name, 'estate of Quintus' (Latin quintus, 'fifth') — President John Quincy Adams and producer Quincy Jones carried it; Quincey adds an -ey.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Quincy — root etymology

Variations

QuincyQuinseyQuincee

Nicknames

Quinn

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If you like Quincey…

Quincy— the standard spelling
Quinn— a fellow Qu- name
Quentin— the 'fifth' relative
Quinton— another Quin- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quincey mean?

Quincey spells Quincy — 'estate of Quintus' (Latin 'fifth').

How do you pronounce Quincey?

It's said KWIN-see /ˈkwɪn.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Quincey a boy or girl name?

Quincey is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Quincey?

Quincey is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Quincy is more common.

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