Quill vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quill

Boy #3,125 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"writing feather, quill pen"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,125
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Niles

Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

Cultural Roots

British American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,177
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Quill Rank #3,125
Niles Rank #3,177

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #3177 for Niles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quill or Niles more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Quill and Niles mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Quill and Niles boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.

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