Liam vs Quill

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
Nicknames
Qui, Quy, Quie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Quill Rank #3,125

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3125 for Quill.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Quill more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Quill at #3125 in the United States.

What do Liam and Quill mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Liam and Quill boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.

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