The baby name Quill is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kwɪl/ (KWIL).
Quill is English in Origin.
The baby name Quill is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kwɪl/ (KWIL).
Quill is English in Origin.
Quill blends the English word for a feather pen with an Irish surname. As an English word-name, it comes from Middle English quil(le), referring to a feather or writing implement - hence associations with creativity, eloquence, and storytelling. As an Irish family name, Quill anglicizes Ó Cuill/Ó Coill, linked to coll “hazel” or coill “wood,” giving it a nature-based meaning alongside its literary one.
As a given name, Quill is a modern, unisex choice that emerged in the late 20th century and has grown with the rise of sleek, nature-and-arts-inspired word names. It retains a long history as a surname in Ireland (notably in Kerry and Cork) and Britain. Contemporary culture - such as Marvel’s Peter Quill - has boosted visibility. Variants and related forms include Quil, Quille, Quillen, Quiller, and the Irish-derived Quillan. Meaning: “feather pen; scribe; hazel/wood.”
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #300 | 7 | 2,588 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #854 | 39 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #910 | 5 | 8,600 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Quill is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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