Excel vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Excel Rank #38,796

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Derrick mean?

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

Are Excel and Derrick boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.