Cliff vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cliff

Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

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Cliff Rank #3,023

Quill Rank #3,125

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 vs #3125 for Quill.

Is Cliff or Quill more popular?

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Cliff and Quill mean?

Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Cliff and Quill boy or girl names?

Cliff is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.