Excel vs Jan

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 #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

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Excel Rank #38,796

Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Jan mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Excel and Jan boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.