Excel vs Calihan

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 #4,248 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic ceallach (church)

Irish American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Calihan Rank #4,248

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Calihan more popular?

Calihan is more popular, ranked #4248 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Calihan mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Calihan means "lover of churches, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic ceallach (church) origin).

Are Excel and Calihan boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Calihan is primarily a boy name.