Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Quill Rank #3,125

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Quill

Pax Wren Sage Finn Rook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Quill more popular?

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

What do Oliver and Quill mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Quill means "writing feather, quill pen" (Middle English origin).

Are Oliver and Quill boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Quill is primarily a boy name.

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