Excel vs Arlen

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 #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Arlen Rank #1,688

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Arlen more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Arlen mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Excel and Arlen boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.