Excel vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

English German Scandinavian American

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Excel Rank #38,796

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and August mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Excel and August boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.