Quill vs Willy

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 #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German Dutch American

37 High Risk

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Quill Rank #3,125

Willy Rank #4,354

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 vs #4354 for Willy.

Is Quill or Willy more popular?

Quill is more popular, ranked #3125 compared to Willy at #4354 in the United States.

What do Quill and Willy mean?

Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Quill and Willy boy or girl names?

Quill is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.