Quil

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWIL /ˈkwɪl/High

Meaning: Quil is a one-beat name read either as the English word quill (a feather used as a pen) or as a short form of names like Quillen and Quinlan. Its own line is not settled; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: One crisp beat: Quil reads as 'quill,' the feather pen — or as a short form of Quillen (said 'KWIL'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningQuil is a one-beat name read either as the English word quill (a feather used as a pen) or as a short form of names like Quillen and Quinlan. Its own line is not settled; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13710

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Quil is a short modern name. Read one way it is the English word quill, the feather pen; read another it is a clipped form of Quillen or Quinlan. There is no single documented line, so the routes are uncertain, which we note. It lands as one sharp, uncommon beat (said 'KWIL').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, short, and sharp.

Did you know? A quill was a feather cut into a pen — the writing tool of centuries. Quil catches that image, and also works as a short form of Quillen or Quinlan. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'KWIL').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Quil — word 'quill' / short form of Quillen; routes uncertain

Variations

QuillKwil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quil mean?

Quil reads as the word quill (a feather pen) or as a short form of Quillen or Quinlan. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Quil?

It's said KWIL /ˈkwɪl/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'will.'

Is Quil a boy or girl name?

Quil is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Quil?

Quil is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.