Quill vs Theodore

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
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Popularity Comparison

Quill Rank #3,125
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quill or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Quill and Theodore mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Quill and Theodore boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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