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Quill vs Macen

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

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Macen

Boy #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,233
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Quill Rank #3,125
Macen Rank #3,233

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3233 for Macen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quill or Macen more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Macen at #3233 in the United States.

What do Quill and Macen mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin).

Are Quill and Macen boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Macen is primarily a boy name.

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