Excel vs Hays

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 #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Excel Rank #38,796

Hays Rank #4,204

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Hays more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Hays mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Excel and Hays boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.