Friend vs Quillen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quillen

Boy #26,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender; narrow passage"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,386
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Q, Quill

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Friend Rank #26,498
Quillen Rank #26,386

Quillen is more popular, ranked #26386 vs #26498 for Friend.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Friend ___

No pairings available yet.

Quillen ___

  • Quillen James
  • Quillen Patrick
  • Quillen Reid
  • Quillen Liam
  • Quillen Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Friend or Quillen more popular?

Quillen is more popular, ranked #26386 compared to Friend at #26498 in the United States.

What do Friend and Quillen mean?

Quillen means "slender; narrow passage" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Friend and Quillen boy or girl names?

Friend is primarily a boy name. Quillen is primarily a boy name.

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