Excel vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Excel

Boy #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

✓ All Clear

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Excel Rank #38,796

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Excel or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Excel and Major mean?

Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Excel and Major boy or girl names?

Excel is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.