Blake vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Blake Rank #265

Excel Rank #38,796

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Blake or Excel more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Blake and Excel mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Blake and Excel boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.