Duke vs Excel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English 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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Duke Rank #710

Excel Rank #38,796

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Duke or Excel more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Duke and Excel mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Duke and Excel boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.