Reason vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reason

Boy #3,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rational thought, good judgment"

Origin: Old French/Latin

American

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Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

English American Modern

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Reason Rank #3,007

Quill Rank #3,125

Reason is more popular, ranked #3007 vs #3125 for Quill.

Is Reason or Quill more popular?

Reason is more popular, ranked #3007 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Reason and Quill mean?

Reason means "rational thought, good judgment" (Old French/Latin origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Reason and Quill boy or girl names?

Reason is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.