Excel vs Hayes

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 #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Hayes mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Excel and Hayes boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.