Quill vs Wave

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
Wave Rank #3,245

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3245 for Wave.

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

Wave ___

  • Wave James
  • Wave Alexander
  • Wave Thomas
  • Wave Henry
  • Wave River
  • Wave Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

If you choose Wave

River Sky Wilder Sage Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quill or Wave more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Quill and Wave mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Quill and Wave boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.

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