Dena vs Quay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dena

Boy #16,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley dweller"

Origin: Old English

American Hebrew Persian

✓ All Clear

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

American English African-American

15 High Risk

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Dena Rank #16,643

Quay Rank #16,372

Quay is more popular, ranked #16372 vs #16643 for Dena.

Is Dena or Quay more popular?

Quay is more popular, ranked #16372 compared to Dena at #16643 in the United States.

What do Dena and Quay mean?

Dena means "valley dweller" (Old English origin). Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin).

Are Dena and Quay boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a boy name. Quay is primarily a boy name.