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Ferry vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
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

Ferry Rank #32,658
Quill Rank #3,125

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Quill more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Quill mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Ferry and Quill boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.

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