Excel vs Hazel

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 #2,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hazel tree"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Excel Rank #38,796

Hazel Rank #2,841

Hazel is more popular, ranked #2841 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Hazel more popular?

Hazel is more popular, ranked #2841 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Hazel mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Hazel means "hazel tree" (Old English origin).

Are Excel and Hazel boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Hazel is primarily a boy name.