Boris vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Boris Rank #3,374

Excel Rank #38,796

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Boris or Excel more popular?

Boris is more popular, ranked #3374 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Boris and Excel mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Boris and Excel boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.