Excel vs Arlan

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 #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Excel Rank #38,796

Arlan Rank #2,775

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Arlan more popular?

Arlan is more popular, ranked #2775 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Arlan mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Excel and Arlan boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.