Derek vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Derek Rank #258

Excel Rank #38,796

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Derek or Excel more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Derek and Excel mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Derek and Excel boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.