Quill vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quill

Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

English American Modern

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Quill Rank #3,125

Cale Rank #3,256

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Quill or Cale more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Quill and Cale mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Quill and Cale boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.