Quill vs Ruston

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

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Ruston

Boy #3,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement near rye fields"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,029
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Russ, Rusty, Rus

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Quill Rank #3,125
Ruston Rank #3,029

Ruston is more popular, ranked #3029 vs #3125 for Quill.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Quill ___

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

Ruston ___

  • Ruston James
  • Ruston Lee
  • Ruston Wayne
  • Ruston Clay
  • Ruston Cole
  • Ruston Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

If you choose Ruston

Easton Weston Preston Colton Dalton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quill or Ruston more popular?

Ruston is more popular, ranked #3029 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Quill and Ruston mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Ruston means "settlement near rye fields" (Old English origin).

Are Quill and Ruston boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Ruston is primarily a boy name.

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