Kennard 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

Kennard Rank #16,324
Quay Rank #16,372

Kennard is more popular, ranked #16324 vs #16372 for Quay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kennard ___

No pairings available yet.

Quay ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Quay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kennard or Quay more popular?

Kennard is more popular, ranked #16324 compared to Quay at #16372 in the United States.

What do Kennard and Quay mean?

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

Are Kennard and Quay boy or girl names?

Kennard is primarily a boy name. Quay is primarily a boy name.

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