Arlow vs Quill

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
Nicknames
Qui, Quy, Quie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlow Rank #3,310
Quill Rank #3,125

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3310 for Arlow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlow ___

  • Arlow James
  • Arlow Lee
  • Arlow Reid
  • Arlow Stone
  • Arlow Blake
  • Arlow Grey

Quill ___

  • Quill James
  • Quill Arthur
  • Quill Henry
  • Quill Edwin
  • Quill Fox
  • Quill Ash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlow

Finn Milo Jude Stella Willow

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlow or Quill more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Arlow at #3310 in the United States.

What do Arlow and Quill mean?

Arlow means "barberry tree hill" (Old English origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Arlow and Quill boy or girl names?

Arlow is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.

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