Excel vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Excel Rank #38,796

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Derek mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Excel and Derek boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.