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Chip vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chip

Boy #3,313 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Richard, man"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,313
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Quill

Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,125
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Chip Rank #3,313
Quill Rank #3,125

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3313 for Chip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chip or Quill more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Chip and Quill mean?

Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Chip and Quill boy or girl names?

Chip is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.

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