Abel vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Abel Rank #220

Excel Rank #38,796

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Abel or Excel more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Abel and Excel mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Abel and Excel boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.