Darius vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Darius Rank #746

Excel Rank #38,796

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Darius or Excel more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Darius and Excel mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Darius and Excel boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.