Chip 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

Chip Rank #3,313
Quill Rank #3,125

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3313 for Chip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chip ___

  • Chip Robert
  • Chip William
  • Chip James
  • Chip Thomas
  • Chip Allen
  • Chip Michael

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 Chip

Skip Bud Suzy Penny Dick

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chip or Quill more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Chip at #3313 in the United States.

What do Chip and Quill mean?

Chip means "son of Richard, man" (Old English origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Chip and Quill boy or girl names?

Chip is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.

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