Argyle vs Quay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quay

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,372
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Argyle Rank #13,451
Quay Rank #16,372

Argyle is more popular, ranked #13451 vs #16372 for Quay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Argyle ___

No pairings available yet.

Quay ___

  • Quay James
  • Quay Alexander
  • Quay Michael
  • Quay Jordan
  • Quay Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Argyle

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If you choose Quay

Reef Bay River Shore Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Argyle or Quay more popular?

Argyle is more popular, ranked #13451 compared to Quay at #16372 in the United States.

What do Argyle and Quay mean?

Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin).

Are Argyle and Quay boy or girl names?

Argyle is primarily a girl name. Quay is primarily a boy name.

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