By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Quennell is a rare masculine name with Old French origins. It derives from the term 'quesnel' or 'quesneau,' meaning 'little oak' or 'young oak tree,' symbolizing strength and endurance. The name…
Quigleigh is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a modern innovation, likely drawing inspiration from surnames like Quigley with an added decorative spelling. The original surname Quigley…
Quiglea is an extremely rare masculine name with possible Celtic or invented origins. It may be related to the Irish surname Quigley, which derives from 'O Coigligh' meaning 'descendant of Coigleach'…
Quiglee is an uncommon modern name with possible Irish roots, potentially derived from the surname Quigley. The original surname Quigley comes from the Gaelic 'Ó Coigligh,' meaning 'descendent of…
English
"scribe"
Heard in a sixties spy movie, The Quiller Memorandum , this uncommon occupational name has an offbeat charm.
Quilan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. Most likely derived from the Irish surname Quillan or Cullen, it ultimately comes from the Gaelic 'Cuilleáin' meaning 'holly tree' or…
Quilin is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Chinese 'Qilin,' a mythical creature similar to a unicorn, symbolizing prosperity, good fortune, and wisdom…
Killan is a masculine name with Celtic and Gaelic origins, serving as a variant spelling of the more common Killian or Cillian. The name derives from the Gaelic 'cill' meaning 'church' or…
Quilen is a rare masculine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from indigenous South American languages or representing a variation of more common names like Quillan or Quillon. It may be…
Irish
"son of William"
A really unusual choice that could be used to honor Grandpa Will.
Latin or Greek
"crossing swords; strong"
Pronounced KILL-on, might lead a young boy astray--though that doesn't seem to have halted the progress of the popular Killian.
Quilon is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the ancient port city of Quilon (now known as Kollam) in Kerala, India, which has historical significance as a…
Quillo is an uncommon masculine name with Spanish origins. It may have evolved as a diminutive form of names containing 'quil' or could be derived from a Spanish surname. The name carries a…
Killon is a rare masculine name with possible Gaelic origins, potentially derived from the Irish name Cillín (meaning 'little church' or 'little cell') or as a variant of the surname Killen. Some may…
Variation of Quenby, English
"queen's settlement"
Virtually never heard in this country, with a quirky quality.
Quemby is a masculine name with possible Aboriginal Australian origins. This uncommon name is believed to mean "strong or confident person" in some indigenous Australian languages, though specific…
Quenbey is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be a modern invented name or a variant spelling of Quimby, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name…
Norse
Quinby is a fresh surname-y spin on the popular Quinn. A familiar surname with a zippy sound, it may appeal to those who also enjoy Darby, Toby, and Alby, but want something one of a kind, yet to…
Quinsy is a masculine name with potential origins as an anglicized variation of the French name Quincy, derived from the Roman clan name 'Quintius' meaning 'fifth.' Alternatively, it might be…
Quinzy is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of Quincy, which derives from a Norman surname meaning 'estate of the fifth son' or from a place…
