Boy Name
Quince
Quince is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Quince — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Quincey is on your shortlist, Quince belongs in the same conversation.
Quince meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Quince has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Quince as Q·U·I·N·C·E, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Quince is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Quince variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Quincea, Quincee, Quincey, Quinc.
- Nicknames: Qui and Q.
- Middle names: Pair Quince with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Quince middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Quincey, Quang, Quincy, Quinten, Quint — full picks on the sibling names for Quince guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Quince? Browse our names like Quince guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Quince
What does the name Quince mean?
Quince has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Quince?
The exact origin of Quince is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Quince?
Quince has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Quince a boy's or girl's name?
Quince is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Quince in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Quince sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Quince?
Names that share Quince's sound and style include Quincey, Quang, Quincy, Quinten, Quint.
What middle names pair well with Quince?
Good middle-name fits for Quince pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Quince is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Quince is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Quince?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Quince share its rhythm without rhyming — Quincey, Quang, Quincy all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.