Excel vs Dempsey

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 #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Excel Rank #38,796

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Dempsey mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Excel and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.