Thane vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear

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Huxlee Kellin Matt Stockton

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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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Popularity Comparison

Thane Rank #2,992

Quill Rank #3,125

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thane or Quill more popular?

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

What do Thane and Quill mean?

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

Are Thane and Quill boy or girl names?

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

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