Quill vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quill

Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Quill Rank #3,125

Ken Rank #3,299

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

Is Quill or Ken more popular?

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

What do Quill and Ken mean?

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

Are Quill and Ken boy or girl names?

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