Excel vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Excel Rank #38,796

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Elmer mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Excel and Elmer boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.