Excel vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

English American Modern

✓ All Clear

Excel Rank #38,796

Quill Rank #3,125

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Quill more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Quill mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Excel and Quill boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.