Excel vs Foster

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 #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Foster mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Excel and Foster boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.