Quillen
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Quillen
Quillen is derived from the Irish surname Ó Coileáin, meaning "descendant of Coileán," where Coileán comes from the Irish word "coil" meaning "hairy" or "turbulent." The name is primarily Irish in origin, used predominantly in Irish and Irish-American communities, with historical roots in Gaelic-speaking regions of Ireland.
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Etymology
Quillen is derived from the Irish surname Ó Coileáin, meaning "descendant of Coileán," where Coileán comes from the Irish word "coil" meaning "hairy" or "turbulent." The name is primarily Irish in origin, used predominantly in Irish and Irish-American communities, with historical roots in Gaelic-speaking regions of Ireland.
Quillen currently ranks #8,755 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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