Excel vs Arrow

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 #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Excel Rank #38,796

Arrow Rank #1,674

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Arrow more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Arrow mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Excel and Arrow boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Arrow is primarily a boy name.