Carl vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Carl Rank #1,035

Excel Rank #38,796

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Carl or Excel more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Carl and Excel mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Carl and Excel boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.