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Arthur vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Arthur Rank #105
Excel Rank #38,796

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Excel more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Excel mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Arthur and Excel boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

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