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Pete vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,090
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
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

Pete Rank #3,090
Quill Rank #3,125

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3125 for Quill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pete or Quill more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Pete and Quill mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Pete and Quill boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.

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