Amelia vs Quill

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Qui, Quy, Quie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Quill Rank #3,125

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3125 for Quill.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Quill ___

  • Quill James
  • Quill Arthur
  • Quill Henry
  • Quill Edwin
  • Quill Fox
  • Quill Ash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Quill more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Quill mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Amelia and Quill boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Quill is primarily a boy name.

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