Craig vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Craig Rank #1,840

Excel Rank #38,796

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Craig or Excel more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Craig and Excel mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Craig and Excel boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.