Quill vs Thompson

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
Full profile for Quill →

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,935
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Thomp

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Thompson →

Popularity Comparison

Quill Rank #3,125
Thompson Rank #2,935

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 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

Thompson ___

  • Thompson James
  • Thompson Reid
  • Thompson Cole
  • Thompson Grant
  • Thompson Blake
  • Thompson Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

If you choose Thompson

Harrison Fletcher Maren Sutton Sloane

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quill or Thompson more popular?

Thompson is more popular, ranked #2935 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Quill and Thompson mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Quill and Thompson boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Thompson vs Quill Quill vs Mikhael Quill vs Hart Quill vs Kiyaan Quill vs Edan
← Full profile: Quill ← Full profile: Thompson Browse all baby names