Ember vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

English American Modern

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Ember Rank #3,159

Quill Rank #3,125

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3159 for Ember.

Is Ember or Quill more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Ember at #3159 in the United States.

What do Ember and Quill mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Ember and Quill boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.