Excel vs Kalem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic Calum from Latin Columba

Irish Scottish Contemporary English

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Excel Rank #38,796

Kalem Rank #6,625

Kalem is more popular, ranked #6625 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Kalem more popular?

Kalem is more popular, ranked #6625 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Kalem mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Kalem means "dove" (Scottish Gaelic Calum from Latin Columba origin).

Are Excel and Kalem boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Kalem is primarily a boy name.