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Quillan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWIL-un /ˈkwɪl.ən/Medium

Meaning: An anglicized Irish surname (Ó Cuilinn / Mac Cuilinn), variously read as 'cub; young hound' or linked to cuileann, 'holly.' Carried into first-name use; sturdy and Celtic.Low

In 30 seconds: A sturdy Irish name: Quillan reads as 'cub' or ties to 'holly' (said 'KWIL-un'). Celtic, crisp, and rare.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningAn anglicized Irish surname (Ó Cuilinn / Mac Cuilinn), variously read as 'cub; young hound' or linked to cuileann, 'holly.' Carried into first-name use; sturdy and Celtic.
U.S. rank (2025)#13419 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 378

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919822025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Quillan anglicizes the Irish Ó Cuilinn/Mac Cuilinn, tied to 'cub' or to 'holly.' As a given name it reads Celtic and crisp — rare in the U.S. (said 'KWIL-un').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, Celtic, and sturdy.

Did you know? Quillan comes from an Irish surname (Ó Cuilinn), read either as 'cub; young hound' or linked to cuileann, 'holly' — a sturdy, distinctly Celtic name whose exact sense is debated, which we note (said 'KWIL-un').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Quillan — Irish Ó Cuilinn; 'cub'/'holly'; sense debated

Variations

QuillonQuillenCuilinn

Nicknames

QuillLan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Quillan mean?

Quillan is an Irish name read as 'cub; young hound' or linked to 'holly' (cuileann). The exact sense is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Quillan?

It's said KWIL-un /ˈkwɪl.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Quillan a boy or girl name?

Quillan is a boy's name.

How popular is Quillan?

Quillan is a rare name in the U.S.

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