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Christian Name · French/Latin Origin
Quincy Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Quincy
boy
Quincy means "fifth," from the Latin quintus, and began as a place name for the estate of a fifth son. The name is not in the King James Bible, but the inheritance it assumes has a better form there: "heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ" (Romans 8:17).
Is Quincy in the Bible?
No — the name Quincy does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Fifth; Estate of the fifth son", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Quincy.
Pronunciation:/KWIN-see/
OriginFrench/Latin
MeaningFifth; Estate of the fifth son
What does Quincy mean?
Quincy is a boy name of French/Latin origin meaning "Fifth; Estate of the fifth son". Quincy speaks of inheritance and legacy — the fifth son still receives his portion. In God's economy, there are no overlooked children. Every heir of God receives a full inheritance, regardless of birth order or worldly status.
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What does Quincy mean in the Bible?
Quincy means "Fifth; Estate of the fifth son" and is a name of French/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Quincy speaks of inheritance and legacy — the fifth son still receives his portion. In God's economy, there are no overlooked children. Every heir of God receives a full inheritance, regardless of birth order or worldly status.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Quincy?
Quincy is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Fifth; Estate of the fifth son" — not because Scripture names anyone Quincy.
"And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise."
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Which books of the Bible mention Quincy?
Quincy is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Quincy?
Quincy declares that every child of God is a full heir — no one is overlooked in the inheritance of grace.
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Quincy name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Quincy
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Quincy?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Quincy?
You can read every verse where Quincy appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.