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Derrick vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#820
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African American Contemporary Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,796
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Derrick Rank #820
Excel Rank #38,796

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #38796 for Excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derrick or Excel more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Excel mean?

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

Are Derrick and Excel boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.

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