Excel vs Dereck

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 #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

English American Dutch

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Excel Rank #38,796

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Dereck mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Excel and Dereck boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.