Excel vs Gentry

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 #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Excel Rank #38,796

Gentry Rank #1,601

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Gentry more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Gentry mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Excel and Gentry boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.