Quill vs Thane

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

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Blayne Charly Caisen Holton

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Thane

Boy #2,992 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, warrior who holds land by military service"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Norse

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,992
Total SSA Count: 42
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Cutler Tyron Jackie Geoffrey

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Popularity Comparison

Quill Rank #3,125

Thane Rank #2,992

Thane is more popular, ranked #2992 vs #3125 for Quill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quill or Thane more popular?

Thane is more popular, ranked #2992 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Quill and Thane mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Thane means "lord, warrior who holds land by military service" (Old English origin).

Are Quill and Thane boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Thane is primarily a boy name.

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