Ken vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

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Ken Rank #3,299

Quill Rank #3,125

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Quill more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Quill mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Ken and Quill boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.