Bane vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bane

Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

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Bane Rank #3,170

Quill Rank #3,125

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3170 for Bane.

Is Bane or Quill more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Bane and Quill mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Bane and Quill boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.