Excel vs Daven

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 #4,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Devon, poet"

Origin: Celtic via Old English

American English

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Excel Rank #38,796

Daven Rank #4,602

Daven is more popular, ranked #4602 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Daven more popular?

Daven is more popular, ranked #4602 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Daven mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin).

Are Excel and Daven boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Daven is primarily a boy name.