Quill vs Layden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Quill Rank #3,125
Layden Rank #3,272

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3272 for Layden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quill or Layden more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Quill and Layden mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Quill and Layden boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.

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