Noah 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

Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Quill Rank #3,125

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3125 for Quill.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Quill more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Noah and Quill mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Noah and Quill boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.

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