Adrian vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African American Contemporary Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,796
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Excel Rank #38,796

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Excel more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Excel mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Adrian and Excel boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons