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Quay vs Key

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

Quay Rank #16,372
Key Rank #16,547

Quay is more popular, ranked #16372 vs #16547 for Key.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quay or Key more popular?

Quay is more popular, ranked #16372 compared to Key at #16547 in the United States.

What do Quay and Key mean?

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

Are Quay and Key boy or girl names?

Quay is primarily a boy name. Key is primarily a boy name.

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