Darryl vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English 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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Darryl Rank #1,803

Excel Rank #38,796

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Darryl or Excel more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Excel mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Darryl and Excel boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.