Excel vs Hughes

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 #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Welsh American Irish

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Excel Rank #38,796

Hughes Rank #4,901

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Hughes more popular?

Hughes is more popular, ranked #4901 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Hughes mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Excel and Hughes boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Hughes is primarily a boy name.