Excel vs Iris

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 #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch American Scandinavian

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Excel Rank #38,796

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Iris mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Excel and Iris boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.