Excel vs Craig

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 #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Excel Rank #38,796

Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Craig mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Excel and Craig boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.