Quincey
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Quincey
Quincey derives from the Latin name Quinctius, which relates to the Roman family name Quincius, meaning "fifth" or referring to the fifth son.
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Etymology
Quincey derives from the Latin name Quinctius, which relates to the Roman family name Quincius, meaning "fifth" or referring to the fifth son. The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Britain, with notable historical figures including the American writer Thomas de Quincey and various members of the Adams family who used it as a middle name.
Quincey currently ranks #4,500 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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