Fen vs Quay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fen

Boy #16,280 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"marsh, boggy ground"

Origin: Old English

English British

✓ 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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Fen Rank #16,280

Quay Rank #16,372

Fen is more popular, ranked #16280 vs #16372 for Quay.

Is Fen or Quay more popular?

Fen is more popular, ranked #16280 compared to Quay at #16372 in the United States.

What do Fen and Quay mean?

Fen means "marsh, boggy ground" (Old English origin). Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin).

Are Fen and Quay boy or girl names?

Fen is primarily a boy name. Quay is primarily a boy name.