Gates vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

English American Modern

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Gates Rank #3,229

Quill Rank #3,125

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Quill more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Quill mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Gates and Quill boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.