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Het vs Quay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quay

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,372
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Het Rank #16,565
Quay Rank #16,372

Quay is more popular, ranked #16372 vs #16565 for Het.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Het or Quay more popular?

Quay is more popular, ranked #16372 compared to Het at #16565 in the United States.

What do Het and Quay mean?

Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin).

Are Het and Quay boy or girl names?

Het is primarily a boy name. Quay is primarily a boy name.

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