Quill vs Thane

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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Thane

Boy #2,992 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, warrior who holds land by military service"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Norse

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,992
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tha, Thy, Thie

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Popularity Comparison

Quill Rank #3,125
Thane Rank #2,992

Thane is more popular, ranked #2992 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

Thane ___

  • Thane James
  • Thane Robert
  • Thane William
  • Thane Edward
  • Thane Alexander
  • Thane Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

If you choose Thane

Caden Rowan Callum Isla Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quill or Thane more popular?

Thane is more popular, ranked #2992 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Quill and Thane mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Thane means "lord, warrior who holds land by military service" (Old English origin).

Are Quill and Thane boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Thane is primarily a boy name.

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