Excel vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Excel Rank #38,796

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Alaster mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Excel and Alaster boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.